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Learn about credit cards
NerdWallet can help you find the right card for your financial goals.
How Do Credit Card Interest Rates Work?
A credit card’s interest rate is the amount an issuer could charge you for borrowing money. The average interest rate in Australia is 19.94%.
Amanda Smith
How to Apply for a Credit Card So You’ll Get Approved
Applying for a credit card only takes a few minutes, but there’s more to it than submitting your information.
Different Types of Credit Cards in Australia
Types of credit cards include rewards (such as travel and frequent flyer cards), low-interest, balance transfer and credit-building cards.
Kristie Kwok
Credit Card Fees to Know and Avoid
There are ways to avoid most credit card charges if you know what to look out for.
Learn about home loans
NerdWallet can help you prepare to buy your first home or manage the home loan you already have.
17 Types of Home Loans for Buyers, Investors and Property Owners
Types of home loan common for Australian buyers, investors and property owners include fixed-rate, interest-only, and guarantor home loans.
Alan Hartstein
How to Get a Home Loan
The home loan application process can be thorny. Here’s how to approach it.
First Home Buyers Assistance Schemes and Federal Programs
Everyone knows about the First Home Owner Grant. But you might be eligible for even more support.
How Much Can I Borrow for a Home Loan?
Start by figuring out what amount your bank will lend you and, more importantly, what you can afford to borrow.
Learn how to get more from your money
NerdWallet has tips to boost your income, jumpstart savings or take your credit score to new heights.
What is a Good Credit Score?
A good credit score varies by credit agency: 661+ for Equifax, 625+ for Experian, and 400+ for illion.
25 Ways to Make Money Online, Offline and at Home
NerdWallet rounded up 25 real ways to make money at home, online or out and about.
Katia Iervasi
7 Money Management Skills to Master ASAP
Managing your money is the key to living your best life. Set yourself on the path to financial freedom by developing these key money management skills.
How to Make Passive Income
Passive income is money generated from investments, properties or side hustles. The goal is to achieve a steady flow of cash.
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