Bernadette Chua

The Sydney suburbs where house prices will fall below $700,000

Bernadette ChuaMay 21, 2020

Economists have forecasted a number of suburbs in Sydney will see property prices drop between 10 to 20 per cent, meaning hopeful first home buyers might be abl... Read More...

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Aussies are making rational decisions when it comes to their superfund

How much did you take out? Here’s what Australians withdrew from super and why

Bernadette ChuaMay 7, 2020

Almost one million Australians have taken the opportunity to withdraw money from their super so far - but far from splurging, they are taking a surprisingly str... Read More...

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How you can save $636 a month on your home loan

Bernadette ChuaMay 6, 2020

More than 320,000 homeowners who are struggling to repay their mortgage, have been approved for a loan deferral, or a ‘mortgage holiday’, according to the Austr... Read More...

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Good news if your lease is up – rents are in free fall and likely to continue

Bernadette ChuaMay 6, 2020

Rents, especially in Australia’s capital cities, are falling, with home rentals down 2.4 per cent and units down 1.1 per cent. Rental prices for houses in Sydn... Read More...

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Catch versus Woolies – how to save $200 a month on household goods

Bernadette ChuaApril 30, 2020

Looking past the supermarket for household items like washing detergent and cleaning products can save you hundreds of dollars a month. Websites like Catch.com... Read More...

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10 simple ways to save $24,071 in a year

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

The panic buying is over, and households are now shutting their wallets and tightening their household budgets as they hunker down for the long haul. So how ca... Read More...

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Lockdown life: the best free (or low fee) downloads of music, theatre and lots more

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

Mental health is a key factor during economic hibernation. Pre-coronavirus, we were able to attend the theatre, concerts, borrow books from the library, hit the... Read More...

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Why Afterpay could be dangerous during a pandemic

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

It’s the millennials' idea of a credit card – the likes of companies like Afterpay and Zip attract millions of Australians with their policy of buy now, pay lat... Read More...

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How much to feed a person for a week? Columnist’s $100 claim sparks huge debate

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

They say we are what we eat. So how much should it cost to feed the average person? It's a contentious topic because none of us is average. But it tripped up ... Read More...

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The Government’s JobKeeper opens today – how to make sure you’re eligible

Bernadette ChuaApril 20, 2020

Applications opened today for the Government’s JobKeeper scheme, and it’s understood around 6.7 million Australians are expected to benefit. The $130 billion p... Read More...

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Bernadette Chua

The Sydney suburbs where house prices will fall below $700,000

How much did you take out? Here’s what Australians withdrew from super and why

How you can save $636 a month on your home loan

Good news if your lease is up – rents are in free fall and likely to continue

Catch versus Woolies – how to save $200 a month on household goods

10 simple ways to save $24,071 in a year

Lockdown life: the best free (or low fee) downloads of music, theatre and lots more

Why Afterpay could be dangerous during a pandemic

How much to feed a person for a week? Columnist’s $100 claim sparks huge debate

The Government’s JobKeeper opens today – how to make sure you’re eligible

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