No matter how flush you are,or how reliable your repayments,once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are,or how reliable your repayments,once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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Banks must be more conservative when approving new credit limits from January.

Goodbye ‘Frank’:These are the new top credit cards in town

ME Bank may be closing its trailblazing low-rate credit card,but it is far from the cheapest option now anyway.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Health insurance costs are increasing,but there can be some ways to dodge the hikes.

How to avoid a double whammy to your private health premiums next month

In just over two weeks,there will be yet another hit to the hip pockets of millions of Aussies:private health insurance premiums will go up.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
It’s been a rocky ride for sharemarkets since Trump took charge.

Now Trump’s in charge,here’s how to safeguard your super

With virtually every Australian having exposure to the global market within their superannuation fund,it’s time to take emergency action.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Arnold Bloch Leibler,which has a large high net worth client base,says the proposed register conflicts with the rights of law-abiding people to structure their businesses and financial affairs in a private manner.

Three steps to calculating your net worth – and how to improve it

We’re constantly worrying about our finances and saving money,but when was the last time you calculated your net worth?

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably,but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

Just how bad is it to retire with a mortgage?

There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably,but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show refinancing hit another record high in July.

How to turn one rate cut into five instantly

Even if the RBA cuts interest rates next week,you are still much better off with this hack.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super,you can,but you’ll need to act fast.

How you can shelter $137,500 of capital gains in one super move

If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super,you can,but you’ll need to act fast.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you,not school.

Think you nailed the back-to-school checklist? Here’s one more thing

Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you,not school.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
A Qantas plane at Sydney Airport. The airline is increasing the number of points needed to secure Classic Reward flights.

How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul

With the points cost,when you redeem them for flights rising,how do you get the best value now?

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon