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28th March 2025

How Do Payday Loans Work?

When you’re in a financial bind and need quick cash, you might consider a payday loan. Payday loans can offer a fast, short-term solution for when you’re faced with life’s little emergencies. But how do payday loans work? While they can be convenient, they can come with high fees and strict repayment terms. Before deciding … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-do-payday-loans-work/">Continued</a>

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19th February 2025

The Best Rewards Credit Cards in Australia

Are you looking for the best rewards credit card that will reward you for your spending? With a rewards credit card, you can earn points as you spend and redeem them for travel, gift cards, shopping and more. Think of it as forced savings for Christmas or that well deserved holiday. We’ve outlined the 5 … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/rewards-credit-cards/">Continued</a>

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Private vs Public School
17th February 2025

Private School vs Public School: Which is Better?

Private school vs public school, which is better? As a parent, you always want what’s best for your children, which sometimes means making hard decisions that could have a lasting impact on their future. There is endless debate about how to best set your child up for a happy and fulfilled life. And one of … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/choosing-private-public-school/">Continued</a>

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5th January 2025

15 Clever Ways To Save Money

A lot of people think saving money means making big sacrifices and hoarding cash for a rainy day. But it’s really about making smaller, more manageable changes in how you spend. From choosing generic brands to tackling debt, there are plenty of clever ways to save money and help your nest egg grow. In this … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/15-clever-ways-to-save-money/">Continued</a>

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3rd January 2025

How a Personal Loan Can Help Uni Students

University life is an exciting journey, but it often comes with financial challenges. From covering essential school supplies to managing housing costs and unexpected expenses, staying afloat can be tough for students. Personal loans can be a flexible financial tool that may help ease this burden, allowing students to focus on their education without unnecessary … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-a-personal-loan-can-help-the-struggling-uni-student/">Continued</a>

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21st December 2024

How To Save Money on Back To School Purchases

Are you ready for the back-to-school season? While stationery, uniforms, and other supplies are necessary for the new year at school, buying that much each January can be expensive and tiring. Costs during Christmas and New Year’s Eve can hit many families pretty hard, so it can be difficult to pull the money together for … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-to-save-money-on-back-to-school-purchases/">Continued</a>

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Cost of Pets
12th December 2024

Cost of Pets: How Much is Your New Pet Really Going to Cost You?

Like the old song says, “How much is that doggy in the window?” as cute as potential pets might be, they don’t come without costs. The true cost of owning a pet can be quite different to what you’re expecting. And while you might not want to think about how much that kitten or puppy … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-much-is-your-new-pet-really-going-to-cost-you/">Continued</a>

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25th November 2024

Your New Financial Year’s Resolutions

New Year, New Me. We’ve all heard it. Sometimes even from our own lips. At the stroke of midnight, proclamations of living better lives are made to the universe, usually revolving around eating healthier, giving more to charity, and loving our peers. The beginning of a new annual cycle shines a light onto our habits. … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/new-financial-year-resolutions/">Continued</a>

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1st November 2024

How to Start a Second Income Stream

Research shows that having second jobs is on the rise in Australia with approximately 900,000 people with multiple incomes. Having a second income stream can help you pay off debt like small personal loans, save for a big purchase or figure out if a venture is worth pursuing full-time. In this day and age, there … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-start-second-income-stream/">Continued</a>

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30th October 2024

6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit rating is important if you ever want to take out a loan, credit card, or other financial agreement. Sadly, it’s easy to fall into a poor or bad credit rating because of a tough time in life. Especially when it comes to keeping up with repayments. This is why we have put together … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/ways-to-improve-your-credit-score/">Continued</a>

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