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NerdWallet can help you find the right card for your financial goals.

How To Apply For A Credit Card In 5 Steps

How To Apply For A Credit Card In 5 Steps

Understand your credit score, debt and income, and apply for a card that fits your profile. Make your credit card application a no-brainer for the banks.

Types Of Credit Cards In Australia

Types Of Credit Cards In Australia

Types of credit cards include rewards, low-interest, balance transfer and credit-building cards. When choosing a credit card, consider your spending habits and ability to repay the balance.

9 Things To Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card

9 Things To Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card

Understanding the basics can save you time, money and frustration and get you on your way to building good credit.

How Do Credit Cards Work?

How Do Credit Cards Work?

Everything you need to know about how credit cards work and how to use them responsibly.

Learn how to manage your money

NerdWallet has tips to boost your income, jumpstart savings or take your credit score to new heights.

20 Ways To Make Money Online and Offline in Australia

20 Ways To Make Money Online and Offline in Australia

Here are various ways to make money with a side hustle that suits your situation.

7 Money Management Skills To Master ASAP

7 Money Management Skills To Master ASAP

Set yourself on the path to financial freedom by developing these key money management skills.

Budgeting 101: How To Budget Money

Budgeting 101: How To Budget Money

Give all of your pennies a purpose by creating a budgeting plan that accounts for needs, wants, savings and more.

Emergency Fund: What It Is And How To Start One

Emergency Fund: What It Is And How To Start One

An emergency fund is an account with money set aside for big, unexpected expenses. Here’s how to start building one for peace of mind.

Navigate the mortgage process

NerdWallet can help you prepare to buy your first home or manage the home loan you already have.

How To Get A Home Loan

How To Get A Home Loan

The home loan application process can be thorny. Here’s how to approach it.

How To Buy A House In Australia: 12 Steps To Purchasing Property

How To Buy A House In Australia: 12 Steps To Purchasing Property

The main steps to buying a house or property in Australia include getting your finances in order, seeing how much you can borrow, and choosing the right mortgage lender.

First Home Buyer Tips: 5 Mistakes To Avoid

First Home Buyer Tips: 5 Mistakes To Avoid

Enlisting early help from a lending professional, doing neighbourhood-level research, and factoring ongoing costs into your budget are some key tips for first-time home buyers to consider.

17 Types Of Home Loans For Buyers, Investors And Property Owners

17 Types Of Home Loans For Buyers, Investors And Property Owners

Know the common home loan types for Australian buyers, investors and property owners so you can choose the best option for you.

Read up on personal loans

NerdWallet can help you understand the basics of using personal loans.

What Is A Personal Loan?

What Is A Personal Loan?

A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that you pay back in monthly instalments.

How To Get A Personal Loan In 7 Steps

How To Get A Personal Loan In 7 Steps

Getting a loan starts with assessing your borrowing needs and capacity to repay, then comparing offers to find the best deal.

How To Apply For A Personal Loan

How To Apply For A Personal Loan

Applying for a loan can be quicker and easier if you’re prepared and know what to expect.

What Is A Loan?

What Is A Loan?

A loan is a sum of money borrowed from a creditor that you pay back with interest. Loans can be secured or unsecured.

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