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Amanda Varidel
Jul 5, 20222 min read
RBA cash rate raised to 1.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.50% to 1.35%. With the RBA continuing to try...
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Amanda Varidel
Jun 7, 20222 min read
RBA cash rate raised to 0.85%
The Reserve Bank today decided to increase the cash rate, by 0.50% to 0.85%. The RBA has made the decision to increase rates primarily as...
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Amanda Varidel
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Albo's Help to Buy Home Scheme: Explanation
If you are one of many Aussies hoping to make it onto the property ladder, then you may be wondering if you are eligible for the newly...
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Amanda Varidel
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Rainy Day Money for Emergencies
Having an emergency fund to dip into in the case of a leaky roof, illness or injury or some other disaster is a great way to protect your...
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Amanda Varidel
May 20, 20224 min read
Pre-Retirement Planning
For much of our working life, the idea of retiring can be very exciting if not extremely appealing. But when retirement comes, it can...
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Amanda Varidel
May 5, 20225 min read
To fix or not, that is the question?
Amanda Varidel, Managing Director of Heart Mortgage Services explores whether it is the right time or have you missed the boat. We all...
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Amanda Varidel
May 4, 20224 min read
Big 4 Banks Make Interest Rate Changes
Following the RBA’s first rate hike in 11 years, the big 4 banks have tweaked their home loan variable interest rates. Interest rates The...
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Amanda Varidel
May 3, 20222 min read
RBA cash rate raised to 0.35%
At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates...
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Amanda Varidel
Apr 28, 20222 min read
Inflation Hits 20 Year High – Mortgage Holders to be Impacted
As measured by the consumer price index, inflation was 5.1% higher over the year in the March quarter, way above expectations. This had...
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Amanda Varidel
Apr 5, 20220 min read
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 31, 20227 min read
AGED CARE – Tough Decisions
Making the decision to put a loved one into care is one of the biggest and toughest decisions you will ever make. Not only is the...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 16, 20228 min read
How does a bridging loan work? 
A bridging loan does what its name implies. It serves as a bridge between the sale of one property and the purchasing of another. These...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Retirement – Get ready now …
Whether you’ve just started out in the workforce, or you’re getting ready to call it a day, it’s always a good time to start planning for...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Get Your Money Situation Back on Track
I t’s possible you have lost a little control of your finances in the past two crazy, years. It is very possible it’s not your fault. But...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Breaking News - Interest rate update
As widely expected the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its...
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Amanda Varidel
Feb 28, 20225 min read
Smart Debt Reduction Strategies
To get on top of your finances, clearing debts is essential but how can you find a strategy that’s going to work for you and your money...
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Amanda Varidel
Feb 22, 20225 min read
Super Health Check
Does your super deserve a clean bill of health? Managing your super might seem tricky, but it doesn't need to be. With a few simple...
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Amanda Varidel
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Got some questions about the loan process?
Sometimes the best way to get an understanding of home loans, how it all works and how to choose the right one, is to speak to a broker...
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Amanda Varidel
Feb 15, 20224 min read
Rainy Day Savings
Having access to savings can be vital when an emergency strikes. But making the most of your savings by earning interest can also help...
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Amanda Varidel
Feb 11, 20222 min read
Refinancing your home loan
But where to start? We can help you weigh it all up. As time marches on, situations change. Perhaps you’ve changed jobs? Or there’s a new...
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