Amanda VaridelMay 55 minTo fix or not, that is the question?Amanda Varidel, Managing Director of Heart Mortgage Services explores whether it is the right time or have you missed the boat. We all...
Amanda VaridelMay 44 minBig 4 Banks Make Interest Rate ChangesFollowing the RBA’s first rate hike in 11 years, the big 4 banks have tweaked their home loan variable interest rates. Interest rates The...
Amanda VaridelMay 32 minRBA cash rate raised to 0.35%At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates...
Amanda VaridelApr 282 minInflation Hits 20 Year High – Mortgage Holders to be Impacted As measured by the consumer price index, inflation was 5.1% higher over the year in the March quarter, way above expectations. This had...
Amanda VaridelMar 317 minAGED CARE – Tough Decisions Making the decision to put a loved one into care is one of the biggest and toughest decisions you will ever make. Not only is the...
Amanda VaridelMar 168 minHow does a bridging loan work? A bridging loan does what its name implies. It serves as a bridge between the sale of one property and the purchasing of another. These...
Amanda VaridelMar 164 minRetirement – Get ready now … Whether you’ve just started out in the workforce, or you’re getting ready to call it a day, it’s always a good time to start planning for...
Amanda VaridelMar 24 minGet Your Money Situation Back on TrackI t’s possible you have lost a little control of your finances in the past two crazy, years. It is very possible it’s not your fault. But...
Amanda VaridelMar 11 minBreaking News - Interest rate updateAs widely expected the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its...
Amanda VaridelFeb 285 minSmart Debt Reduction StrategiesTo get on top of your finances, clearing debts is essential but how can you find a strategy that’s going to work for you and your money...
Amanda VaridelFeb 225 minSuper Health CheckDoes your super deserve a clean bill of health? Managing your super might seem tricky, but it doesn't need to be. With a few simple...
Amanda VaridelFeb 151 minGot some questions about the loan process?Sometimes the best way to get an understanding of home loans, how it all works and how to choose the right one, is to speak to a broker...
Amanda VaridelFeb 154 minRainy Day SavingsHaving access to savings can be vital when an emergency strikes. But making the most of your savings by earning interest can also help...
Amanda VaridelFeb 102 minRefinancing your home loanBut where to start? We can help you weigh it all up. As time marches on, situations change. Perhaps you’ve changed jobs? Or there’s a new...
Amanda VaridelFeb 105 minRetirement - Doing it SoloWith divorce rates rising among couples aged 55+, more people could find themselves going it alone in retirement. We explore the pros and...
Amanda VaridelFeb 22 minHow much Super Do I Need?One question that is always a hot topic with super is - ‘How much do I need?’ The answer to this question is different for every single...
Amanda VaridelJan 314 minInvesting in Your Children's FutureEvery parent wants to give their child the best start in life, even if that sometimes means footing the bill well into adulthood....
Amanda VaridelJan 284 minHow to build an emergency bufferThe one thing the COVID Pandemic has demonstrated is that the unexpected can happen at any time. While there are many things in life you...
Amanda VaridelJan 243 minInvesting in property? Know how to manage the risksLandlords make many careful considerations when investing in property. Success requires wise business decisions and a sound understanding...