Are you lying to yourself when it comes to credit?
In this week’s ‘Make Credit Work For You’ post, we look at the lies we tell ourselves which see us [...]
Make a mortgage work for you: Taking a conservative approach to purchase price
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-04-02T10:51:04+00:00 April 2nd, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
In this week’s ‘Make Credit Work for You’ we take a look at the biggest form of credit many consumers [...]
Cybercrime goes all the way to RBA but do our laws protect us?
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-27T13:06:03+00:00 March 27th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Identity Theft, Industry News|
It seems no Australian business is immune to cyber-attack, including the Reserve Bank of Australia which it was recently revealed [...]
Scam warning lookout for dodgy debt collectors
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-26T15:38:42+00:00 March 26th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|
There has never been a more important time to know your rights when it comes to debt collection agencies. A [...]
Credit enquiry scandal shows up faults with credit scoring
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-20T10:00:49+00:00 March 20th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Press Releases|
Press Release Credit enquiry scandal shows up faults with credit scoring 20 March 2013 Millions of Australians could potentially be [...]
What’s happened to Gen Y – our emerging first home buyers
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-13T13:14:40+00:00 March 13th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|
The future of our housing market, rests with Gen Y. Have we prepared them enough? We look at the particular [...]
Fixing up Your Finances
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-12T15:50:12+00:00 March 12th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
In our Make Credit Work For You spot this week, we look at how to dig yourself out of financial [...]
How To Spot the Difference Between Needs and Wants
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-26T14:58:41+00:00 February 26th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
In our “Make Credit Work For You” post this week, we have a great article from Savingsguide Australia. Just subscribing [...]
Don’t launch a cyber-assault on Australian businesses – just look in their rubbish bins.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:02:44+00:00 February 21st, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Identity Theft, Press Releases|
Media Release Don’t launch a cyber-assault on Australian businesses - just look in their rubbish bins. 21 February 2013 The [...]
Credit cards: The real deal on choosing the plastic fantastic.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-19T15:07:51+00:00 February 19th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
Credit cards are not always bad, but you have to make sure you get the right one that fits you [...]
Small business finance regulation deferred
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-19T14:03:06+00:00 February 19th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Legislation|
It seems the controversial draft legislation regulating small business finance has been deferred – with the Government now saying it [...]
Credit rating self-checks essential for prospective home buyers
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:04:29+00:00 February 19th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Credit rating self-checks essential for prospective home buyers. 19 February 2013 A credit rating self-check should be top [...]
Found your special someone this Valentine’s Day? 7 tips for joining finances
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-14T11:50:02+00:00 February 14th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers out there! If you are one of the lucky ones that has found [...]
A ‘fair go’ in the credit system for those under financial strain still a way off.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:06:39+00:00 February 14th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release A ‘fair go’ in the credit system for those under financial strain still a way off. 14 February [...]
Financial freedom: are you self-sabotaging?
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-12T15:34:47+00:00 February 12th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
In today’s ‘Make Credit Work For You’ post, we look at advice from the Editor of Smart Investor magazine, Nicole [...]
Credit reform about to take effect March 1 2013
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-12T11:56:49+00:00 February 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|
We look at Amendments to important legislation to take effect from 1 March, and how this will impact consumers and [...]
Prevent a credit default during a time of mortgage stress.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:07:41+00:00 February 12th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Prevent a credit default during a time of mortgage stress. 12 February 2013 For the thousands of Australian [...]
Seven habits of highly frugal people
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-07T14:10:23+00:00 February 7th, 2013|Consumer, Make Credit Work For You|
In this ‘Make Credit Work For You’ post, we look at what an expert recommends as good money habits. No [...]
Lonely hearts ripped out and ripped off this Valentine’s Day by scams.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:32:05+00:00 February 7th, 2013|Consumer, Identity Theft, Press Releases|
Media Release Lonely hearts ripped out and ripped off this Valentine’s Day by scams. 7 February 2013 A warning this [...]
Businessman gives away $50m to Australian university students
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-02-05T14:10:35+00:00 February 5th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|
From time to time I discuss the wider philosophies of finance with a view to helping to improve attitudes to [...]
Know the credit file risks before co-financing with a sibling
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:34:41+00:00 February 1st, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Know the credit file risks before co-financing with a sibling. 1 February 2013 Real estate agents have recently [...]
Flood affected? Ask for help early to protect your credit rating
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-01-31T13:14:44+00:00 January 31st, 2013|Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|
As flood and cyclone victims across Queensland and New South Wales start to take stock of their homes and businesses, [...]
Are relaxations to guaranteed loan requirements right or wrong?
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-01-29T13:20:07+00:00 January 29th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News|
Banks have begun to relax Guaranteed loan criteria in a bid to encourage more first home buyers into the market. [...]
Smart borrowing to be taught in schools
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:38:27+00:00 January 24th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Smart borrowing to be taught in schools 24 January 2013 Classroom changes aimed at improving financial literacy in [...]
Money: The Top 4 Relationship Busters
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-01-21T15:12:10+00:00 January 21st, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|
What are the ways your relationship may be at risk due to money matters? Last week we featured how your [...]
Australia Day: Migrants to the ‘lucky country’ walk a rocky road to financial success.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:39:34+00:00 January 21st, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Australia Day: Migrants to the ‘lucky country’ walk a rocky road to financial success. 21 January 2013 Australia [...]
How to cure Christmas credit hangover
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-01-17T15:17:14+00:00 January 17th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, Make Credit Work For You|
In our ‘Make Credit Work For You’ post this week, we look at what you should do to recoup those [...]
Bankruptcy and Debt Agreements should be a last resort for debt struggles.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:40:45+00:00 January 17th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, Industry News, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release Bankruptcy and Debt Agreements should be a last resort for debt struggles. 17 January 2013 Australians experiencing severe [...]
How to Avoid Sexually Transmitted Debt
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-01-14T13:57:45+00:00 January 14th, 2013|Consumer, Industry News|
Being ‘in love’ is one of the best feelings in the world, but not one of the most practical states [...]
“Bank of Mum and Dad” financing for kids can put your credit rating at risk.
By GrahamDoessel| 2013-03-05T14:42:06+00:00 January 14th, 2013|Broker, Consumer, media releases, Press Releases|
Media Release “Bank of Mum and Dad” financing for kids can put your credit rating at risk. 14 January 2013 [...]