Credit Cards - August 30th How does a rewards credit card work? Co-author: TJ Ryan If you’ve heard of credit cards, chances are you’ve heard of credit card rewards. Here’s a quick explanation of how they work. How do Rewards Credit Cards work? A credit card is a form of …
Credit Cards - August 29th Can you use your credit card for a house deposit? There are a number of different payment methods that can be used when paying for a house deposit, but is a credit card one of them? Canstar investigates the risks involved in this process. What is …
Home Loans - August 1st What documents are needed for a home loan? When applying for a home loan, it pays to be prepared! Canstar goes through all the documents required for a home loan to help ease you into the application process. Before applying for a home loan, it …
Home Loans - July 11th What is mortgage protection insurance? If you’re taking out a home loan and are paying off a mortgage, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘mortgage protection insurance’. We explain what it is and whether you need it or not. What …
Home Loans - June 21st What is a bridging loan? If you’re looking to move houses then you’ve probably heard of the term “bridging finance”. We break down exactly what a bridging loan is, and how a bridging loan works. A bridging loan is when you …
Credit Cards - June 19th 10 credit card tips for safe online shopping Co-authors: TJ Ryan and Michelle Norton Getting a credit card may seem like the ultimate opportunity to treat yourself with a little online retail therapy, but be careful. We discuss some tips and tricks to follow …
Credit Card Rewards - May 28th What is a rewards credit card? If you’ve heard of credit cards, chances are you’ve heard of credit card rewards. Canstar takes you through exactly what a rewards credit card is. If you’re a savvy spender though - and pay your credit …
Credit Cards - November 27th How to avoid the debt hangover with these Christmas shopping tips Co-authors: Ellie McLachlan and Michelle Norton Whether you like it or not, Christmas songs are blaring through shopping mall speakers, mince tarts are fully stocked at the supermarkets and shop fronts beckon festive shoppers with sparkle …
Home Loans - May 15th Buying A Fixer-upper: The pros and cons of buying an older home What is a fixer-upper? In real estate slang, a “fixer-upper” is an older property that, when bought, will require a great deal of maintenance work, such as repairs, renovation, or even full redesign or reconstruction. Quite often …
Credit Cards - April 25th Avoiding credit score ‘black marks’ from credit cards Co-author Michelle Norton A credit score or credit rating is one of the most important factors in your financial life. A credit history report allows lenders to do a credit rating check on your financial fitness before giving …
