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Banking & Investment

YOURLifeChoices Banking & Investment page is aimed at giving you the correct information on the Federal Governments Assets Test and the latest information on Managed Funds so you can make the right decisions!

Interest rate comparisons

Posted 21 Feb 2012 11:05am
mortgage comparison, online calculators, banking, home loans

With all the talk about interest rates at the moment it’s worth doing some calculations to decide whether your current rate is giving you ...

See the difference

Exit fees explained

MORTGAGE & HOME LOANS - Posted 21 Feb 2012 10:56am
exit fees, banks, financial providers, mortgages

One hurdle to switching loan providers is the exit fees financial institutions charge to allow you to break your agreement. While there is much ...

Exit fees explained

Will switching save you money?

MORTGAGE & HOME LOANS - Posted 21 Feb 2012 10:47am
bank loans, switching, mortgages, financial advice

Many people assume switching to a lender with a better rate will automatically save them money but this isn’t always the case. Using an ...

Will you save?

Five things to consider before you switch loans

FINANCE - Posted 21 Feb 2012 10:40am
refinancing, switching loans, interest rates, mortgages, home loans

When you’re considering refinancing an existing loan, it is important to look at a number of aspects of the loan. This will ensure that ...

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Online financial calculators

Posted 19 Feb 2012 04:06pm
Online financial calculators

There are a number of useful financial calculators online that can help you to manage your finances more accurately and efficiently. These include mortgage ...

Calculate your future

How to get the best bank deal

Posted 19 Feb 2012 10:51am
best bank deal, mortgage, home loan, save money

Even if you only have a few years left to pay out a mortgage or personal loan, switching lenders can save you a considerable ...

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Five ways to be money smart in 2012

FINANCE NEWS - Posted 01 Jan 2012 03:49pm
money smart, 2012, finance,

The principles of saving money are pretty simple, spend less than you earn. But in today’s world of easy credit and growing debt, how ...

Be money smart in 2012

The five worst retirement planning mistakes

The five worst retirement planning mistakes

Paul Clitheroe reviews the five biggest retirement planning mistakes – and why you need to avoid them.

Learn from others mistakes

Low income energy rebate increase

Low income energy rebate increase

From 1 July 2011, the Low Income Household Rebate replaced the Energy rebate, and is paid at the rate of $200 per annum.

Are you eligible?

Save your superannuation

Save your superannuation

Australians on average having four super accounts, this can be a large proportion of your retirement income. Now is the time to consider consolidating your superannuation.

Save on fees

Money milestones

Money milestones

Managing your money doesn’t get any easier as you get older, but there are certain money milestones of which you can take advantage.

Money milestones

What to ask a financial adviser

What to ask a financial adviser

Starting on the right foot with a financial advisor can help ensure you get the most from your meeting. YOURLifeChoices has 50 useful questions you may wish to ask.

50 useful questions