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How to improve your credit score

February 12, 2019 By Credit Savvy Leave a Comment

How to improve your credit score

There are many ways to go about improving your credit score but fundamentally it does take time and requires you to maintain a healthy credit history.

February 12, 2019 Credit SavvyLeave a Comment 

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5 things you need to know about comprehensive credit reporting (CCR)

November 9, 2018 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

5 things you need to know about comprehensive credit reporting (CCR)

Everything you need to know about the update to CCR before July 2019.

November 9, 2018 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: credit-cards, credit-score, financial-health-check

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Common CCR Questions: What if I’m in financial hardship?

November 2, 2018 By Credit Savvy Leave a Comment

Common CCR Questions: What if I’m in financial hardship?

If you’ve been keeping up with the chatter around Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR), you would have heard all about the benefits that CCR brings, but you may also be wondering, “What if I’m in financial hardship? How will CCR impact me?”

November 2, 2018 Credit SavvyLeave a Comment 

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What are the benefits of CCR and how it can help with your next credit application?

October 3, 2018 By Credit Savvy Leave a Comment

What are the benefits of CCR and how it can help with your next credit application?

Haven’t heard of Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR)? Never checked your credit score? Well, now is the time to do so! Why? Because your credit information will now be shared with Australia’s credit bureaus.

October 3, 2018 Credit SavvyLeave a Comment 

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3 surprising things that might be affecting your credit score

September 27, 2018 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

3 surprising things that might be affecting your credit score

Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Be aware of these (seemingly small) things that can really impact your credit score. We’re all familiar with the basics of credit scores and the unsurprising things that have an impact, you know the deal, excess of lines of credit, unpaid bills etc. But there are some less obvious More…

September 27, 2018 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

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What a changing credit market means for you

September 21, 2018 By Shevonne Acquilla Leave a Comment

What a changing credit market means for you

A new credit reporting system and tighter lending standards are making it extra important to stay on top of money matters.

September 21, 2018 Shevonne AcquillaLeave a Comment 

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Not so obvious reasons to monitor your credit score

September 10, 2018 By Credit Savvy Leave a Comment

Not so obvious reasons to monitor your credit score

If you’ve been a member of Credit Savvy for a while now, then you are probably already aware of the reasons why you should monitor your credit score. It’s an important step in building and maintaining good credit, and with Credit Savvy, it’s completely free!

September 10, 2018 Credit SavvyLeave a Comment 

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How applying for a credit card impacts your credit score

August 27, 2018 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

How applying for a credit card impacts your credit score

Sure, the lure of a credit card with frequent flyer points sounds too good to pass up, but it could hurt your credit score.

August 27, 2018 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

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Is it worth getting a credit card for points?

August 7, 2018 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

Is it worth getting a credit card for points?

A chance to get something for nothing always sounds good, and that’s exactly what credit card points provide. But do the freebies really deliver value? We shine the spotlight on card rewards.

August 7, 2018 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: borrowing-strategies, credit-cards, money-saving-tips

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What you should know about mobile phone plans

July 30, 2018 By Credit Savvy Leave a Comment

What you should know about mobile phone plans

These days we all seem to be glued to our mobile phones. It’s the first thing we check in the morning and the last thing we check before we go to bed. You might even be reading this article on your phone! So, before you sign your next mobile contract, let’s take a look at some of the basics below.

July 30, 2018 Credit SavvyLeave a Comment 

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