About the author
Jacob is a Savings Media Group journalist with an interest in financial technology, investing, property, and motoring.
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What is a neobank?
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What is a notice saver account?
Notice saver accounts offer the flexibility to either keep your savings locked away like a term deposit, or access your savings without penalties once a peri...
Key home loan terms you should know
Whether you are looking to purchase your first home, upgrade or invest, there are a number of factors to consider when entering the property market, yet alon...
Guarantor Home Loans Explained
It can be difficult for home buyers, particularly those seeking looking to purchase their first, to amount enough savings for a significant home loan deposit...
How to check your home loan interest rate
Do you know your home loan interest rate and what fees (if any) you are being charged on your mortgage? If you don't it might be time to check-in with your b...
What is a Home Loan?
A home loan or mortgage is an agreement between a lender - usually a bank, credit union or building society - and a property owner.
Car loan vs personal loan - How to decide between a car loan and a personal loan
Looking for a new car involves lots of decisions and research and primary among these decisions is the type of loan you should get and how much you should bo...
Fixed vs Variable Rate Home Loans
For many homeowners looking to break into the home loan market, it can be challenging to break down the ins and outs to determine the right home loan option ...
How low can interest rates go?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently reduced interest rates to their lowest levels in Australian history. But was this the right move?
