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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Put household bills on ice

While May wasn't officially winter, meteorologists have already clocked record chills across Australia! Many of us are bunking down, cranking up the dial on heating systems and unintentionally sending utility bills soaring. Last week I let you in on a few of my bill-slashing techniques, but I've saved the best for last!

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Saving in unexpected places

We’ve all heard about the environmental savings that come with being water-wise and thrifty with energy consumption. But if tree-hugging doesn’t yank your chain, then perhaps the big dollar savings will get you over the line.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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How to trim costs from a construction loan

Last week I racked the brains of those in the know and uncovered a string of tips to trim costs from construction loans. This week's discoveries are set to save you up to $84,000 on your new home!

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Plan of attack for building your new home

There's been an increase in the number of home buyers in Australia who are getting ready to build their new home. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows a 9.1 percent increase in March (seasonally adjusted) for building approvals compared to the previous month.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Why you need an 'insurance bucket'

Buying your first home or upsizing to a larger pad comes with bigger responsibilities than you might realise. The risk of losing everything - your life savings, your investment, your home - is much greater than probably anything you've ever purchased before. So that's why it's important to be prepared for the worst and start an "insurance bucket".

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Transform your house to a home on a limited budget

A new home is like a blank canvas that with a bit of love and the right palette can be transformed into something special. But if you've allocated all of your savings to your mortgage and new digs seem out of reach, here are a few finance options to inject that colour to your home now.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Renovate more for less!

Updating your home doesn't have to cost a small fortune, in fact sometimes it's the smallest renovations that can make the biggest difference to your living space. Here's a step-by-step guide to maximising the capital in your home, on a minimal budget.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Unlock equity to achieve your investment goals

With many investors still hurting from roller-coaster-like share market fluctuations, bricks and mortar has become a more appealing investment option for some. Even if your shrunken nest egg is in better shape to buy a tent than an investment property, the latter may still be within your reach.

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Renovation finance: credit cards vs personal loans

Choosing your next renovation project from a long wish list may be challenge enough, but for some the question of how you might finance it can seem unanswerable.

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The best savings accounts for your renovation goals

Many of us are still reeling from the financial hangover caused by the pricey festive season and savings accounts tend to look a little bare at this time of year.

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