Personal Loan News
Counselling in demand
Wednesday January 13, 2010
Help is at hand for those whose finances are hanging in the balance €” but it's best not to wait that long.Westpac hikes its rates with unfettered confidence
Wednesday December 2, 2009
THE banks are in the business of lending money. But their real mission is to make money €” out of us. And they're very good at it.Pensioners' dual assessment
Sunday August 2, 2009
Sacrificed salary is now assessable income, writes George Cochrane.New law puts $1b in bank fees at risk
Monday July 13, 2009
BANKS say nearly $1 billion worth of fee income is at risk when a consumer law governing unfair contracts comes into force in January.New laws to shave banks of $1bn in penalty fees
Monday July 13, 2009
THE banking industry has admitted that nearly $1 billion worth of fee income is at risk once a new consumer law governing unfair contracts comes into force next January.Ask Noel
Wednesday July 8, 2009
I'm 55 and have always been encouraged to diversify my investments, however when it comes to super, my financial planner assures me that I should put my entire super into the one fund. I know there are a variety of options that can be invested in within the one fund but I still sense it may be wise to have two super funds. What do you advise?ASK NOEL
Wednesday June 24, 2009
My wife and I have a young family and are going to outgrow our car soon. We have a combined income of $105,000 and $35,000 of equity in our home. The car is worth about $10,000 as a trade-in. Would a redraw on our mortgage or a separate car loan be better?Issues to consider when applying for a personal loan
Friday November 14, 2008
There is a new article on personalloans.com.au that details issues you need to consider before applying for a personal loan.Could you use a bad credit personal loan?
Tuesday September 23, 2008
Personal loan lenders will often frown upon lending to borrowers with a bad credit history, but there can be exceptions where they will offer special products for some individuals.Aussie John Gets Personal
Wednesday October 10, 2007
NON-BANK lender Aussie Home Loans is expanding into the car and personal loan markets.Djs' Trump: Taking On Banks At Cards
Friday January 27, 2006
RETAILER David Jones is preparing to take on the big banks in the personal loan and credit card markets.