Banking
What is the home loan loyalty tax?
The home loan loyalty tax - the difference between interest rates for new and existing customers - is shrinking. So does it still pay to switch?
Ask Paul: Should I pay a lump sum off my home loan?
With $187,000 left on their home loan and $157,000, should Tara make a $50,000 lump sum payment?
How you can earn 5% interest on your savings
Earning less than 5% interest on your savings account? It's time to shop around for a better deal.
ASIC slams banks for failing customers in hardship
Some of the country's largest lenders are failing to provide adequate support to customers struggling to pay their mortgages, ASIC has found.
A beginner’s guide to credit cards
Credit cards can be a useful financial tool - if used wisely. Understanding how they work - from cash advances to interest-free days to how interest is calculated - can help you make the most of your card.
Points taken: The truth about earning credit card rewards
Can hopping between credit cards really boost your frequent flyer points haul, or will it do more harm than good behind the scenes?
Are lenders letting down customers experiencing financial hardship?
A spike in complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority has raised concerns that some lenders are failing to support struggling customers.
Friends With Money #145: Riding the RBA waves
When can we expect interest rates to fall? Mozo's Rachel Wastell joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
How to find the best mortgage for you
How do you decide on a fixed or variable mortgage? Should it be principal and interest or interest-only? Here's your guide to finding the right home loan.
