Credit Cards - October 24th How to avoid the debt hangover with these Xmas shopping tips Co-author: Ellie McLachlan Christmas presents – size does not always matter Buying presents doesn’t always have to be an extravagant affair. There are plenty of ways to have a lovely Christmas break, without overdoing it. Though we tend …
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 …
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 …
