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Cover: The Great Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook: Understanding Car Loans, Rates, Fees and Repayment Options

The Great Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook

Understanding Car Loans, Rates, Fees and Repayment Options

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Cover: How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Financial Sweet Spot

How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Financial Sweet Spot

 

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Cover: The 365-Day Money Test: See What Today Really Costs

The 365-Day Money Test

See What Today Really Costs

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Cover: How to Succed in Business Without Losing Your Soul

How to Succed in Business Without Losing Your Soul

 

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Cover: The Great Aussie Traveller's Insurance Handbook: Understand, Compare and Choose Cover Before You Travel

The Great Aussie Traveller's Insurance Handbook

Understand, Compare and Choose Cover Before You Travel

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Cover: The Cost of Convenience: How Easy Became So Expensive

The Cost of Convenience

How Easy Became So Expensive

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Cover: The Great Aussie Farmer's Insurance Handbook: A Practical Guide to Farm Cover, Quotes and Broker Support

The Great Aussie Farmer's Insurance Handbook

A Practical Guide to Farm Cover, Quotes and Broker Support

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Cover: The Great Aussie Truck Buyer's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Heavy Vehicle Finance

The Great Aussie Truck Buyer's Handbook

A Practical Guide to Heavy Vehicle Finance

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Cover: The Loyalty Penalty: When Staying Put Costs More

The Loyalty Penalty

When Staying Put Costs More

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Cover: The Price of Free: Inside the Friction Economy

The Price of Free

Inside the Friction Economy

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Cover: The Great Aussie Life Insurance Handbook: A Guide to Life Insurance, Income Protection, TPD & Trauma

The Great Aussie Life Insurance Handbook

A Guide to Life Insurance, Income Protection, TPD & Trauma

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Cover: The Economics of Owning Nothing: Could You Be Richer With Less?

The Economics of Owning Nothing

Could You Be Richer With Less?

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Cover: The Great Aussie Liability Insurance Handbook: A Guide to Public Liability and Professional Indemnity for Self-Employed Business Owners

The Great Aussie Liability Insurance Handbook

A Guide to Public Liability and Professional Indemnity for Self-Employed Business Owners

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Cover: The Most Amazing Money Saving Tips of All Time

The Most Amazing Money Saving Tips of All Time

 

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Cover: Switch On Your Financial Autopilot: Simple Systems for Saving, Spending and Staying on Track

Switch On Your Financial Autopilot

Simple Systems for Saving, Spending and Staying on Track

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Cover: Keeping Up Is Expensive: The Hidden Cost of Comparison

Keeping Up Is Expensive

The Hidden Cost of Comparison

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Cover: The Great Aussie Income Protection Insurance Handbook: How to Compare Cover, Waiting Periods, Benefit Periods and Quotes

The Great Aussie Income Protection Insurance Handbook

How to Compare Cover, Waiting Periods, Benefit Periods and Quotes

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Cover: The Great Aussie Homeowner's Insurance Handbook:  Understand Home and Contents Cover, Compare Options and Protect What Matters

The Great Aussie Homeowner's Insurance Handbook

Understand Home and Contents Cover, Compare Options and Protect What Matters

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Cover: Protecting Your Payday: The Australian Guide to Income Protection Insurance

Protecting Your Payday

The Australian Guide to Income Protection Insurance

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Cover: Things You Wish You Knew Before Buying a Car

Things You Wish You Knew Before Buying a Car

 

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Cover: Mastering Home Loans : An Aussie Guide to Rates, Fees, Features and Smarter Mortgage Decisions

Mastering Home Loans

An Aussie Guide to Rates, Fees, Features and Smarter Mortgage Decisions

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Insurance News

Court ruling puts TPD work-hours conditions under the microscope
Court ruling puts TPD work-hours conditions under the microscope
11 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision has put fresh attention on how work-hours conditions operate in total and permanent disablement insurance, particularly where cover is held through a superannuation fund. In AIA Australia Ltd v Kelly-Stevens, delivered on 30 October 2026, the court dismissed an insurer appeal after a claim was rejected because the insured member had not continuously worked at least 15 hours a week in the three months before disablement. - read more
New Genetic Test Rules Change Life Insurance Underwriting
New Genetic Test Rules Change Life Insurance Underwriting
04 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s new genetic testing protections are now in force, marking one of the more practical changes to life insurance underwriting in recent years. From 8 October 2026, life insurers are restricted from asking for, soliciting or using protected genetic testing information when assessing new life insurance policies or variations to existing cover. - read more
New Claims Data Highlights the Importance of Choosing the Right Life Cover
New Claims Data Highlights the Importance of Choosing the Right Life Cover
16 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The latest life insurance claims and disputes data from Australia’s regulators is a useful reminder that buying cover is not just about finding the lowest premium. For households comparing policies, the more important question is whether the cover is likely to work as expected at claim time. - read more
New APRA rules put insurer systems under the spotlight
New APRA rules put insurer systems under the spotlight
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s tougher operational risk regime is sharpening the focus on how life insurers manage the systems, partners and processes that sit behind every policy. APRA’s CPS 230 standard requires regulated insurers to identify critical operations, set clear disruption tolerances and strengthen oversight of material service providers. For customers, this is not just a back-office compliance story. - read more
Life Insurance Articles

How Life Insurance Applications and Underwriting Work in Australia
How Life Insurance Applications and Underwriting Work in Australia
Applying for life insurance in Australia usually involves questions about your health, lifestyle, occupation and finances. This guide explains how underwriting works, why accurate disclosure matters and how the process can affect policy terms, premiums and exclusions. - read more
Key Person Insurance: Why Every Business Needs It
Key Person Insurance: Why Every Business Needs It
Key person insurance is a vital component of any comprehensive business strategy. Essentially, it is a type of life or disability insurance that a company takes out on its most valuable employees—those who significantly contribute to the company’s success. In the unfortunate event that such a pivotal team member can no longer perform their duties, this insurance provides the business with financial stability, allowing it to navigate the aftermath with greater ease. - read more
Why Life Insurance Matters: Securing Your Family's Financial Future
Why Life Insurance Matters: Securing Your Family's Financial Future
Life insurance is a financial product designed to provide peace of mind by ensuring that your loved ones are financially secure even in your absence. It offers a safety net, paying out a sum of money upon the policyholder's death or, in some cases, after a set period. This payout can help cover expenses such as mortgage payments, children's education, or day-to-day living expenses, thereby maintaining family stability during difficult times. - read more
How to Estimate How Much Life Insurance Cover You May Need
How to Estimate How Much Life Insurance Cover You May Need
Estimating life insurance cover starts with the financial gap your household could face if you were no longer there. This guide explains how Australians can consider debts, income replacement, dependants, existing cover and affordability before comparing policy options. - read more

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Replacement Cost:
The amount it would cost to replace or rebuild an insured asset with one of similar kind and quality, without depreciation.