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Husband and wife smile at each other while holding out keys to their new home
31st January 2019

Things to Consider Before Refinancing Your Home Loan

Refinancing your home loan can be a great way of using your debt to invest in something new or build savings. It’s one way you can take control of your finances and grow wealth when you need more than a personal loan can offer. But there are a few things to consider when refinancing your … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/refinancing-your-home-loan/">Continued</a>

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Australia Day
11th January 2019

Australia Day

What Is Australia Day? Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove. Our national day provides … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/australia-day/">Continued</a>

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Small loan building a house
6th December 2018

What You Need To Know Before Building A House

Building your dream house can be a very exciting time in your life. But before you jump into it, make sure you know all the ins and outs. You don’t want to find out about any hidden costs when you’re halfway through your building. Building a home provides a tremendous opportunity to build exactly what … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-building-a-house/">Continued</a>

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choose the right life insurance for you
29th October 2018

What Is Life Insurance & The Types of Life Insurance

What is life insurance? Life insurance protects you or your family from financial difficulty after an unexpected event, like an illness, injury or death. A known as term life, it is a product that pays out a sum of money to your beneficiaries in the event that any of the above incur. You can decide … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/life-insurance/">Continued</a>

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fast cash loan for treating yourself
27th August 2018

Is Treating Yourself Really So Bad in Relation to Home Ownership?

There is a common belief among many (mainly older generations) that the lifestyles of people today do no match the frugality required to enter the home owner market. Put simply, ‘if they stopped wasting their money on smashed avocado toast, highly complicated coffees, and Ubering everywhere, they might be able to scrummage together enough for … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/is-treating-yourself-really-so-bad-in-relation-to-home-ownership/">Continued</a>

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Bad Credit Score
27th July 2018

How to Fix Most Common Credit Score Woes

Unless you’ve got millions in the bank, and you can lounge by the pool all day, counting out your withdrawals on a sunbed, handling money isn’t often something people enjoy. What’s worse is managing the money you owe, and the absolute worst of all is sorting out your ability to borrow money, which you will … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/fix-common-credit-score-woes/">Continued</a>

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17th July 2018

Lifting 3 Common Stigmas from Personal Loans

If you ever find yourself in a tight financial situation, taking out a personal loan can often prove to be a quick, affordable solution. It can alleviate whatever pressure you may be experiencing and help you bounce back quicker. Unfortunately, several stigmas still surround personal loans, casting them in a dark shade in the minds … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/lifting-3-common-stigmas-personal-loans/">Continued</a>

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10th July 2018

Thinking About Investing in Real Estate?

So you’ve grown up, managed to put away a small sum every month, and are beginning to wonder about the best way to utilise your saving’s value? Many families live by the dogma of saving for a house and paying it off as soon as possible. Grandparents told it to your parents, and your parents … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/thinking-about-investing-in-real-estate/">Continued</a>

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31st July 2017

Best Loyalty Programs Australia: Which Ones Are Best | Swoosh

With so many reward and loyalty programs out there, how do you know which ones are worth your time and effort? If you’re going to take the time to sign up and give out your personal information, it better be worth it, right? At Swoosh, we’re not just here for online loans, we also want … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/loyalty-cards-which-ones-are-worth-their-place-in-your-wallet/">Continued</a>

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A couple at a desk full of colour swatches, building plans, and budgets looking for unexpected renovation costs
1st February 2015

Unexpected Renovation Costs That Can Explode Your Budget

Home renovations can be a wonderful way to rejuvenate your living space, but it can just as easily blow your savings account to smithereens. Everyone knows kitchens and bathrooms can be expensive to do up, but there are all sorts of hidden costs that can spiral out of control. A fast cash loan can get … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/unexpected-renovation-costs/">Continued</a>

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