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SyB stumbled upon a young mum with two toddlers and a large mortgage. Her job is to find out about everything that the banks are less keen for you to know and to tell you ALL about it!
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible? Solution Five: Refinance
The borrowing situation has improved a lot in the last 12 months and there are loads of deals to be had. Unfortunately your lender is unlikely to be willing to offer you a deal until you’re walking out their door … Continue reading
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Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible? Solution Four: Start a Trend, don’t buy your kids Everything
As a parent I feel a constant pressure to keep my child up to date with the latest cool gadgets around – especially if little Johnny up the road has one already. I’m also guilty of buying way too much … Continue reading
Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible? Solution Three: Buy something and rent it out for 6 – 12 months while you live with your parents
It is possible to save a huge amount of money by moving in with close relatives (typically it’s only parents who will put up with this, though siblings are an option too) and sharing living costs for a while.
Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible? Solution Two: Buy Somewhere Cheaper
Have you thought of a Sea Change or a Country Change? There are a number of government grants available in different states to people considering moving out of the city to rural areas. By “rural” we mean…you can still live … Continue reading
Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible? Solution One: Buy Something Cheaper
It’s really hard to skip over the bright and shiny and settle for mission brown, but it’s even harder to keep up with a mortgage that you can’t afford. So when you’re looking for your home, think small, think structurally … Continue reading
Kids AND a Mortgage – Is it Possible?
The US Department of Agriculture recently reported that the cost of raising a child born in 2008 to the age of 18 in a middle income family is about $291,570 (that’s factoring in inflation). Assuming that the typical Aussie family … Continue reading
How to Deal with Mistakes on Your Credit Card Statement
Inaccurate charges that appear on credit card statements happen because of any number of human and computer mistakes. Duplicate charges are usually filtered by computer programs that are designed to prevent multiple charges for the same purchase. Fraudulent charges are … Continue reading
How are Credit Unions and Building Societies Different to Banks?
One thing that credit unions and building societies have in common with banks is that they both offer home loans. You will find, however, that Credit unions and Building Societies typically have a lower standard variable rate than banks. In … Continue reading
The 10 Potential Pitfalls of the Balance Transfer
Transferring your current credit card balance to a credit card offering an introductory deal is a great way to reduce your debt obligations. When you take advantage of these promotions you have the ability to significantly reduce the amount of … Continue reading
Can I Afford This Mortgage for 25 years?
A mortgage is a massive commitment. In fact the traditional time commitment of a mortgage is the same as a life sentence in gaol…hmmm coincidence? That is the number one thing you need to remember when considering how much you … Continue reading