Unlucky lottery: how Australia’s default MySuper system costs us billions
Australians are still being defaulted into poor MySuper products, despite criticism of the system.
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Most people don’t get the best deal through a mortgage broker – report
ASIC report highlights the need for strong reform in the mortgage broking industry.
CHOICE stands up to payday loan bullies
We join the call for more government action to protect Australians from dodgy payday lenders.
Why you should avoid payday loans
Fast-fix payday loans may seem like a good idea, but dodgy lenders are taking advantage of Australians.
Life insurers AMP and Asteron dragging their feet on claims
These insurers give Australians total permanent disability and death cover through their super funds.
Credit reports from Equifax surprising, confusing or incorrect
Australians entitled to one free credit report a year – they should use it to check for mistakes.
The insurance premiums in your super may be going up
The cost of your life insurance may have increased with the new financial year. But is your super fund telling you the full story?
What we learned at mortgage broking school
The bar is set low for becoming a certified mortgage broker, and the emphasis of the course work is sales and marketing.
How to make home loans safe for Australian consumers
Mortgage brokers must be forced to act in the best interests of their customers.