5 Tips for Landing an Investment Banking Job
Investment banking jobs are highly demanding so if you want to launch a successful career as an investment banker, you have to be able to keep pace with the ever-changing, mercurial finance market. And it is this changeable market that makes the job so demanding and causes the banks to be so reserved when it [...]
The Strategy Behind Getting a Pay Rise
In times of economic uncertainty, negotiating may seem counterintuitive and fraught with problems. In 2009 when the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) was at its peak, employee pay rise expectations were at an all time low. Tightening the belt with hiring, salary freezes, job cuts and cost cutting measures were the norm. In 2010, when the [...]
8 Ways to Make Your Resume Shine!
It’s important to remember that when you are applying for a job in Australia, there could be 100 other people vying for the same job. Employers cannot just simply read every resume they receive in-depth, given their busy schedules and the sheer volume of applicants. Studies revealed that it only takes five seconds for employers [...]
5 Tips for Saving Money When Shopping Online
There is a whole world of possibilities for the bargain shopper online. You can buy anything from iPods and computers to shoes and furniture at discounted prices with just a click of your mouse. Although with so many choices the whole online shopping experience can become a little overwhelming. So how do you know you [...]
How to Get More Reward Points, Fast
They’re popular among consumers, and for very good reason! Rewards credit cards allow you to earn on their spending in different ways. In return for your loyalty, they offer a plethora of perks such as cash back, frequent flyer points and discounts on merchandise or services. Used intelligently, reward credit cards can help you to [...]
Online Credit Card Applications: What The Banks Ask For
Everybody hates paperwork, except perhaps immigration officials, government bureaucrats and data analysts. Everyone else? No so much. Thankfully, applying for a credit card online is pretty simple and you’ll be done and dusted in 10 minutes or so. There are a few must-have things you need to have before you fill in a credit card [...]
How to Get Your Credit Card Application Approved
Sometimes the credit card application processes can seem a bit daunting, but if you follow a few basic principles you can increase your chances of application approval and a straight forward and stress free process! It all simply comes down to being organised, honest and knowing what’s involved. Here are a few tips:
How to Compare Credit Cards
This post is not intended to be a step-by-step tutorial on how to use our site but simply a guideline on what to look for when you’re comparing credit cards.
How To Decide On a Sensible Credit Limit
A credit limit is the maximum amount of credit that credit card companies will allow a card holder to use per month. Different cards will have different limits, for example no frills, low interest credit cards will have low credit limits (maybe around $5000). Cards at the other end of the market, say a platinum [...]
Should You Use a Credit Card as Emergency Funding?
Have you ever been unexpectedly out of work with no warning, had a family member come down with a sudden serious illness, needed to repair your home from tragic storm damage or urgently needed to travel? How did you fund these emergencies? Or if something of the sort happened, how would you pay for it? [...]