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How do I fix an error on my credit report?
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Life with vs without comprehensive credit reporting
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Infographic | What is CCR?
6 common credit terms you should know: CCR
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Can I pay someone to fix my credit score or credit report?
6 common credit terms you should know: credit score
I don’t recognise this entry! How do I get it removed?
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I’ve paid off my debt, why is it still on my file?
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Can a credit card limit increase hurt your credit score?
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Does checking my credit score decrease it?
Credit Scores, Credit Files, and Credit Reports… What’s the difference?
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Is it better to get a personal loan or a credit card?
What you should know about payday lenders
Can a credit card limit increase hurt your credit score?
6 great credit card tips you can start today
Clear your debt in 4 easy steps
P2P Lending – can it work for you and your credit score?
The hidden perks of your credit card
What is a mortgage offset account?
5 reasons your credit card application was declined
Home loan basics
Aussies taking out personal loans at Christmas more likely to default
7 things you should know about balance transfers
Tips that could help you get approved for a personal loan
What is a secured vs unsecured loan? | Personal Loan FAQs
What does fixed vs variable rate mean? | Personal Loan FAQs
If I have a good credit score, can I get a better loan interest rate? | Personal Loan FAQs
4 things you should know about cash advances
What is a payday loan and is it bad for my credit score? | Personal Loan FAQs
Can I pay off one credit card with another? | Credit Card FAQs
How do I close my credit card account? | Credit Card FAQs
What happens if I miss a credit card repayment? | Credit Card FAQs
What you’ll need when applying for a home loan
How to tackle your debts for a savvier new year
4 signs you should switch your credit card
What credit card should I get?
Changes to your credit card rewards programs that you might have missed
Why home loans are like jeans & how to choose the right one in 4 simple steps
What you need to know about credit cards
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How low can rates go?
Which credit cards offer Apple Pay?
Are you satisfied with your credit card?
Top tips to clear your plastic debt
Is it time for a balance transfer card?
Which credit cards offer bonus reward points?
Unconventional uses for personal loans
When the Australian dream seems out of reach
What are Bad Credit Car Loans?
What you should know about business loans
Hidden business loan fees to look out for
Are you making these 5 mortgage mistakes?
Can my credit card impact my home loan application?
How payday loans can hurt your credit score
Time for new wheels?
Credit cards that could help you save
How the new car loan regulations will affect you
Intro rate credit cards to get you through the holiday season
Smart ways to use your rewards credit card this Christmas
Credit Savvy’s financial checklist for the holiday season
How to use your credit card wisely this holiday season
How to choose a credit card that’s right for you
6 questions to ask yourself before getting a car loan
Tips to help you save for your dream car
6 questions to ask yourself before getting a personal loan
How to fund your home renovations
Tips for choosing a car loan
Choosing a credit card
COVID-19: Options for managing your personal loan & car loan
Common COVID-19 Questions: Personal loan repayments & your credit score
COVID-19: Options for managing your credit card under the current climate
COVID-19: Options for managing your home loan under the current climate
Banks slash home loan interest rates
Common COVID-19 Questions: Credit card repayments & your credit score
What you should know about the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
How a mortgage broker can help you find the right home loan
5 things you can do to save for a house deposit
Common home loan refinancing mistakes to avoid
How long does it take to refinance your home loan?
Big bank or online P2P lender – What’s the difference?
The beginner’s guide to refinancing your personal loan
Buying an investment property
Big bank or small mortgage lender – What’s the difference?
5 reasons to refinance your home loan
What you need to know before refinancing your personal loan
What type of debt can have an impact on my home loan application?
When shouldn’t you refinance your home loan?
How to prepare yourself before refinancing your home loan
Do I refinance with my current lender or apply for a new home loan?
4 questions to ask before refinancing your home loan
The beginner’s guide to refinancing your home loan
Savvy credit card tips for your home loan application
5 tips to help you refinance your home loan
Home loan interest rates are dropping like it’s hot
Why you shouldn’t max out your credit card
How closing your credit card could hurt your credit score
Home loan interest rates are moving! Has your lender passed on the full rate cut?
How you could avoid credit card fraud
What to consider before switching banks
Is your teen ready for their first credit card?
What you didn’t know about home loan pre-approvals
Do home loan pre-approvals affect your credit score?
How to apply for a mortgage under tougher lending conditions
5 savvy tips to cut down on your monthly car costs
Credit card reforms and balance transfers
How to apply for a home loan when your partner has a bad credit score
How missing credit card repayments could impact your credit score
Why using your credit card for emergencies is risky
Is it time for a home loan health check?
What you can expect from the Australian credit card reforms
What you should know about credit card travel insurance
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Common CCR Questions: How and when do late payments hurt my credit score?
Could your credit score save you money?
Introducing Credit Score Factors
Common COVID-19 Questions: Will deferring my loan repayments affect my credit score?
What’s not in a credit score?
Young Aussies found to have the worst credit scores: our top tips
Application overload: credit cards & your credit score
Do rich people have the best credit scores?
5 things you might not know about credit scores
Can a credit card limit increase hurt your credit score?
5 questions about credit scores you were too embarrassed to ask
I’ve got my credit score…now what?
4 credit score myths busted
Why you shouldn’t stress out when your credit score drops
6 common credit terms you should know: credit score
Can I pay someone to fix my credit score or credit report?
3 little things you’re doing that might be hurting your credit score
3 reasons why you may have different credit scores
6 tips to get your credit score in shape in 2017
Not a one night stand – this is a long term relationship you need to be in
5 habits of people with good credit scores
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What is a payday loan and is it bad for my credit score? | Personal Loan FAQs
How do phone & internet bills affect your credit score?
Mid-year check in: 3 ways to use financial goals to improve your credit score
Why home loans are like jeans & how to choose the right one in 4 simple steps
3 FAQs about mobile phone contracts
Placing a ban on your credit report
What is a credit score?
What are credit enquiries?
Why isn’t my credit score higher?
Why hasn’t my credit score changed?
What you need to look out for in Buy Now, Pay Later services
Credit Savvy’s top tips to get ready for Comprehensive Credit Reporting
Why your score might have changed recently
Questions about credit scores that you were too afraid to ask
3 things that affect your credit score that they won’t tell you
Which age group has the highest credit score?
New credit account information on your credit file from Advantedge
Don’t let your ex ruin your credit score
Don’t let your housemate ruin your credit score
How the new car loan regulations will affect you
Credit cards that could help you save
How payday loans can hurt your credit score
What are the benefits of CCR and how it can help with your next credit application?
6 great credit card tips you can start today
How to read your credit report summary
How does Comprehensive Credit Reporting impact me and my score?
Comprehensive Credit Reporting is here! What are the changes?
I have a good credit score, why was I rejected?
Questions to ask yourself before you borrow
Credit score 101 for uni students
Not so obvious reasons to monitor your credit score
What are Bad Credit Car Loans?
What you should know about mobile phone plans
How to get ready for Comprehensive Credit Reporting
New account information on your credit file from Citibank
How accurate is my credit score on Credit Savvy?
The dangers of using buy now, pay later on Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales
How COVID-19 may affect your finances
Common COVID-19 Questions: Personal loan repayments & your credit score
Common COVID-19 Questions: Credit card repayments & your credit score
5 things every woman should do to get on top of their finances
4 simple tips to help you reduce your money stress
3 ways to find financial harmony with your partner
Tips to help you get a strong credit score
New information on your credit file from Credit Corp
New credit account information on your credit file from SocietyOne
New credit account information on your credit file from Latitude
Do your credit reports get merged when you get married?
New account information on your credit file
What type of debt can have an impact on my home loan application?
When shouldn’t you refinance your home loan?
6 things that don’t affect your credit score
New credit account information on your credit file from FlexiGroup
New credit account information on your credit file from Amex
5 tips to manage your finances while travelling overseas
Think twice before you Afterpay on EOFY sales
New credit account information on your credit file from Pepper
Why you shouldn’t max out your credit card
How closing your credit card could hurt your credit score
Savvy tips for mums to get their finances in shape
What to consider before switching banks
New credit account information on your credit file from CUA
What you didn’t know about home loan pre-approvals
Do home loan pre-approvals affect your credit score?
New credit account information on your credit file from HSBC
New credit account information on your credit file from NAB
How to apply for a home loan when your partner has a bad credit score
3 reasons you should know your partner’s credit score
How missing credit card repayments could impact your credit score
What you should know about buy now, pay later services & your credit score
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Don’t let your ex ruin your credit score
Savvy Series: Things to do in Brisbane for under $20
Savvy Series: Things to do in Hobart for under $20
Savvy Series: Things to do in Melbourne for under $20
Savvy Series: Things to do in Perth for under $20
8 hidden wedding costs and how to avoid them
Savvy Series: Things to do in Canberra for under $20
What is a mortgage offset account?
Savvy Series: Things to do in Darwin for under $20
Help protect your Grandparents against identity theft
8 fantastic financial literacy and helpful not-for-profits
4 ways to pay for things on your next overseas trip
5 summer savings tips for the holiday season
5 great ways to spend your summer weekends
5 tips to help you pay off your holiday debt
How to tackle your debts for a savvier new year
8 different date ideas – Sydney
5 energy saving tips to keep you cool this summer
4 fun things to do in sydney during Mardi Gras
5 financial travel tips for 2017
4 credit traps to avoid this year
We’re celebrating our 2nd birthday!
Savvy series: cheap eats in Melbourne
Why Credit Savvy?
Savvy series: cheap eats in Sydney
Savvy series: cheap eats delivered to your door – how do the food delivery apps stack up?
You can now sign into Credit Savvy with social media
Tax tips you should read before this EOFY
How do phone & internet bills affect your credit score?
Introducing our updated preferences and comparison service
Reduce your carbon footprint – Energy saving tips for your home
What you need to look out for in Buy Now, Pay Later services
Celebrating more than 7 million credit scores given away!
Essential apps to track your spending, save money and pay your friends
Quick quiz question: What’s new on Credit Savvy?
5 things Confessions of a Shopaholic taught us about our spending habits
Basic Financial Skills No Young Adult Should Leave Home Without
3 ways daily journaling can help improve your financial life
Must know travel tricks to minimise your mobile bill while overseas
3 money myths debunked
When the Australian dream seems out of reach
What you should know about mobile phone plans
Could spending cash save you money?
Tips to be a smart online shopper
4 life hacks for your wallet to help you save
Tips for living on your own for the first time
Living on a student budget
Money-saving tips that take less than 5 minutes
What are cashback sites & how do they work?
Intro rate credit cards to get you through the holiday season
Celebrating Father’s Day on a budget
Don’t let your housemate ruin your credit score
Comparing energy plans online
The dangers of using buy now, pay later on Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales
Smart ways to use your rewards credit card this Christmas
Credit Savvy’s financial checklist for the holiday season
How to use your credit card wisely this holiday season
Life insurance and major life events
Tips to help you save for your dream car
A new Credit Savvy look
Simple ways to save energy at home this winter
5 things every woman should do to get on top of their finances
4 simple tips to help you reduce your money stress
3 ways to find financial harmony with your partner
Tips to help you get a strong credit score
7 questions to ask yourself to help crush your debt
Do your credit reports get merged when you get married?
9 ways to avoid a wedding budget blowout
4 tips to help you pay your bills on time
5 tips to manage your finances while travelling overseas
Think twice before you Afterpay on EOFY sales
The ultimate guide to preparing yourself for tax time
Emergency COVID-19 financial relief support you should know about
Home loan interest rates are moving! Has your lender passed on the full rate cut?
How to protect your identity online
Everyday things that are putting your identity at risk
How you could avoid credit card fraud
Tips to stay safe while using mobile banking
Savvy tips for mums to get their finances in shape
Mother’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the bank
5 side jobs that could help you pay down debt
2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show: Your Penny Savings Guide
How to clamp down on Easter Holiday spending
Is your teen ready for their first credit card?
How to save on your private health insurance
How to apply for a mortgage under tougher lending conditions
5 savvy tips to cut down on your monthly car costs
How to protect your finances this bushfire season
How to apply for a home loan when your partner has a bad credit score
What are the financial red flags to look out for in a relationship?
3 reasons you should know your partner’s credit score
Why using your credit card for emergencies is risky
Stretching your back-to-school budget
Mobile banking apps to help get your finances on track
How to save more effectively in the new year
What is an emergency fund and how do I build one?
What you should know about buy now, pay later services & your credit score
Simple tricks to add value to your home
Things you should know about gift cards this holiday season
What you should know about credit card travel insurance
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How to avoid fees and charges on your savings and transaction accounts
Savings and transaction account basics
Mobile banking apps to help get your finances on track
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