Financial : Resources

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

About Financing Common issues you may need to be aware of when looking for finance.
Budget Planner Understanding saving pays off. This comprehensive Australian Government site has budget planner, financial health checks and other useful financial information.
Banking & Financial Services OmbudsmanCan't get satisfaction from your bank?
Access this site or phone: 1300 780 808
Cannex Australia

Cannex Australia is an independent financial services research group and researches 350 plus financial institutions such as banks, building societies, brokers and so forth.

Credit Card CalculatorASIC site to check how long it may take you to pay off your credit card. See right hand side "Other Calculators".
CPA Australia CPA Australia is a representative association of Certified Practising Accountants.
DebtThis site has products and free articles on How to Get Out of Debt Fast.
Family Assistance OfficeAsutrlian Government site to give families better access to government services and payments.
Financial Identity ProtectionABA, ASIC and Australia High Tech Crime Centre combine to provide you with protecting your financial identity.
Financial Planning AssociationWebsite of the Financial Planning Institute of Australia Ltd.
Financial Tips Financial tips and safety checks from ASIC for investors and consumers of financial products. See left hand side navigation bar.
Financial Identity ProtectionABA, ASIC and Australia High Tech Crime Centre combine to provide you with protecting your financial identity.
Financial Freedom This site has products and free articles on How to Get Out of Debt Fast.
First Home Buyers GrantFirst class State Government site with all details and FAQ's about the Commonwealth First Home Buyers Grant.
InfochoiceInfochoice has comparison rates for lending institutions, calculators and a finance news and views section.
Loan Mortgage CalculatorA calculator that helps to work out your mortgage payments.
Mortgage Choice This site has a full range of mortgage facilities and is quite informative.
Mortgage WatchdogStop the banks from taking advantage of you through errors and faulty systems with Mortgage Watchdog. Find errors in your bank statements Guaranteed or Mortgage Watchdog will pay you $250!
Personal Credit CheckLook up your own personal credit file.
ScamwatchFor information about scams or to report a scam (1300 795 995) refer to this Australian Goverment website.
Stamp Duty The State Revenue web site has appropriate stamp duty and other calculators (see index top left side).
Start Finance Need a home loan quick? Immediate Home Loan approvals.
Virgin Credit Card Get a Virgin Credit Card and hit the banks where it hurts –no annual fee… ever, 0% p.a. balance transfer rate, and a rewards program with instant benefits.

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