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The pros and cons of paying for LMI
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Four different ways to finance a car purchase
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How to buy a property through an SMSF
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Government to launch new Help to Buy scheme
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Your money new year resolution hit list
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How the property market looks as we head into 2025
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How to protect your home from bushfires, flood and storms
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Australian properties see record profits in 2024
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How to buy your first home
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How interest gets calculated on your home loan
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What is a car loan balloon payment and how does it work?
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The pros and cons of using buyer's agents
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Rents keep increasing – but at a decreasing rate
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Car waiting times have fallen 40% over the past year
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