interest rates
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Ask Paul: Should I consolidate my car and home loan?
Should Danny keep paying the car loan at an interest rate of 6.9% fixed for the next five years or consolidate the car loan with the home loan at 4.9%?
Credit card holders pay an extra $281 in excess interest
A report released by Choice and financial comparison site Mozo reveals the big four banks have made $2.07 billion from credit card interest since 2011.
Is now the time to lock in your mortgage rate?
Borrowers have little to lose if they lock in their mortgage with fixed rates so low. If you expect two rate hikes of 0.25% each over the next four to five years, then locking in a long-term loan is a good idea.
Credit card rates remain high despite falling cash rate
Although the cash rate is only 2%, credit card interest rates remain stubbornly high. Are we being ripped-off or is it reasonable?
Where to invest in times of low interest rates
Shareholders have access to an attractive source of income in times of low interest rates - but there are risks, explains Greg Hoffman.
The days of cheap lending for investors is over
If you're about to get an investment property loan, be prepared to either pay a little more in interest or have a fatter deposit if you are dealing with an ADI.
Is it time to rethink the interest-only loan?
Interest-only loans are a popular option for property investors but with rates at historical lows it might be time to rethink this approach.
Is it time to switch to a low-fee credit card?
Despite the RBA cutting the cash rate to a record low of 2% in May, credit card interest rates have hardly moved so why not switch to a low-fee credit card.
RBA drops cash rate to 2.0%: what the experts are saying
Experts react to the RBA board's decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to a new historical low of 2%, effective from May 6, 2015.
Why you could be paying too much for your banking
Official interest rates have come down so are you paying too much for your banking?
