Newsfeed - Ally Harrison

Mar 01

As expected, RBA cash rate remains unchanged for March

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

As widely expected, the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its target band of 2-3%, markets have been speculating the RBA will increase rates as early as June this year. The Central Bank will be closely monitoring for…

Feb 16

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Haven Extras Autumn 2022

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips

Aussie rhyming slang Are you having a "Barry Crocker" of a day? Rhyming slang was born out of London's east end in the 1800s, with the Cockneys no doubt taking the crown for their rhyming linguistic acrobatics. Our English roots meant it wasn't long before rhyming slang made its way…

Feb 16

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Loyal to a fault

By afg_admin Finance Help, Refinancing My Home Loan

It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost. Sticking with the same loan longer than three years can cost borrowers thousands, with competition to win business resulting in new customers paying lower rates than existing ones. This so-called loyalty…

Feb 16

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Don’t do your block

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips

A good neighbour is a valuable asset, but backyard squabbles are on the rise. When you buy a new home, one of the greatest unknowns is over the fence. You can inspect the building, scope the drains, and survey the boundaries - but you never really know what you're buying…

Feb 16

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Going for broker

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help

In a year when just about every real estate record was broken, home buyers turned to mortgage brokers in droves. More than two-thirds - a record 66.9 per cent - of residential mortgages were written by brokers in 2021.1 That's a leap of 6.8 per cent on the year before…

Feb 04

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Monthly Winner for February 2022

By afg_admin Competitions

Congrats to our February Winner – Phillip wins a $500 Bunnings voucher!

Feb 01

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February cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%

By afg_admin RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future.

Jan 13

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Haven Win Autumn 2022

By afg_admin Competitions

Funny things kids say If you have a child, or have spent time in the company of rug rats, you'll know that kids can be brilliant - and hilarious - little philosophers. Regale us with the funny things your kids have said for the chance to win $1,000. How: in…

Jan 11

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