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Nila Sweeney – Page 7

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Getting cash overseas? Beware the evil hidden ATM fees

Want to avoid paying $16 for an making an ATM withdrawal while you're abroad? Read on to find out how.

02 Mar, 2012

Is it time to switch banks?

Does your bank or credit union have a customer satisfaction level of 93% or 64%? Find out how your bank stacks up in the popularity stakes.

01 Mar, 2012

You don’t have to be rich to start your own super fund

If you and your partner have a combined super balance of $100,000, you can start up a self-managed super fund.

01 Mar, 2012

Why a bank home loan is a $100,000 rip off

Did you know it is possible to save over $100,000 on your mortgage by going with the most competitive standard variable home loan available from a non-bank lender instead of with a bank Standard Variable loan?

29 Feb, 2012

How to earn over 7% interest with low risk

If you have $5,000 or more to invest, some big Australian companies wish to borrow your money and some will pay you a regular income in excess of 7% in return.

27 Feb, 2012

Beware of fake fuel discounts

Fuel discount dockets may not really be saving you dollars at the pump.

27 Feb, 2012

Are you in debt denial?

Almost 70% of Aussies are in ‘debt stress.’ So what can you do if you’re in the debt dumps?

27 Feb, 2012

Do you need pay TV?

Foxtel’s top HQ Platinum package costs $132 per month but is it really worth it or can you get all the TV you want for free?

24 Feb, 2012

Report time

The half-year profit reporting season (or the mid-year Oscars for ASX-listed companies) is drawing to a close. How did the Aussie companies perform? Which companies excelled and which ones flopped?

24 Feb, 2012

Six insurance policies that suck

Some insurance policies are essential, including comprehensive car and good home and contents cover but others are not really worth the paper they’re written on.

23 Feb, 2012

Volatile rates ahead, so don’t get lazy

The February rate rises are likely to be just the start of a wild rate ride this year, so existing borrowers can’t afford to sit politely with their hands in laps.

23 Feb, 2012

Gillard versus Rudd: does it make cents?

On Friday afternoon punters were being offered $1.15 on Julia Gillard to win Monday’s leadership battle but when it comes to how the leadership battle will impact on your finances it’s a 50:50 bet.

23 Feb, 2012

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