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BNPL vs Credit Cards: What Do Aussies Truly Think of Buy Now Pay Later Services?
Towards the end of August, buy now pay later provider Afterpay ran it’s massive ‘Afterpay Day’ sale to a roaring success. Although shoppers loved the opportunity to score up to …
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Written by Kellie Amos
• 26/03/2021 • 5 minute read
How Does Buying Now Pay Later (BNPL) Work?
Unpacking BNPL Looking at signing up for a buy now pay later service? We’ve put together this helpful guide to help you. Since COVID restrictions hit Australia, contactless payment has …
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Written by Nora Ackermann
• 07/10/2020 • 6 minute read
How to Save Money Fast: Money-Saving Tips for Any Income
How can I save money on a low income? It’s a tough gig to save money on a low income, however, putting money aside is an investment in your future. …
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Written by Nora Ackermann
• 26/03/2021 • 9 minute read
The Cost of COVID-19: How Are Aussies Spending Money as Lockdowns Ease?
Just three months into 2020, the world was forced to watch on as the Chinese city of Wuhan went into lockdown. While we were hopeful that the newly emergent coronavirus …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 8 minute read
Buy Now Pay Later Services vs Credit Cards: Have Your Say
If you’ve ever shopped online before, chances are you were bombarded with emails advertising ‘Afterpay Day’ last week. The sale promo, which ran from August 20 – 21, offered shoppers …
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Written by Kellie Amos
• 26/03/2021 • 1 minute read
5 Best Money-Focused Podcasts Every Millennial Should Listen To
Ready to get real about money? Whether you’re 25 or 55, it’s never too late to take back control of your finances. Books, blogs and even Youtube videos are a …
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Written by Ted Coaldrake
• 26/03/2021 • 6 minute read
Making Sense of Your Credit Score & Credit Report
Want to get to know your credit score? Your credit score is a number that lenders and credit providers use to help assess your creditworthiness and reliability as a borrower. …
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Written by Tippla
• 26/03/2021 • 11 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.