Consumer leases

Consumer leases

Lots of stores offer consumer leases that allow you to rent an item like a laptop, TV or fridge. How a consumer lease works A consumer lease lets you rent an item, like a laptop, TV or fridge, for a set amount of time. You make regular rental payments, typically weekly or fortnightly, until the … Read more

Be aware of disaster chasers

Be aware of disaster chasers

After a natural disaster, you may be targeted by ‘storm’ or ‘disaster’ chasers. They might claim to offer you quicker, cheaper, or specialised repair services, or to help with your insurance claim. Before you commit, pause and check that the quicker, cheaper service isn’t going to cost you more out of pocket. Australia sees multiple … Read more

Lifetime income streams

Lifetime income streams

Setting up a lifetime income stream is one way to get regular payments in retirement. What is a lifetime income stream? A lifetime income stream is a financial product that pays you regular income for as long as you live. You buy a lifetime income stream with a lump sum of money, such as your … Read more