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@MoneySmartTeam
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A reverse mortgage can help older Australians unlock the wealth in their homes after retirement. But it's important to understand the risks and long-term financial impact. ➡️
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@MoneySmartTeam
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A new report from ASIC has found lenders aren’t doing enough to support customers in financial #hardship . Ask your lender for help if you're struggling and if you're unhappy with their response, make a complaint. Read the full report on ASIC’s website:
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ASIC Media
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Released today, our review of 10 major home loan lenders found some ignored #hardship notices, effectively abandoning customers who needed their support
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
10 days
If you could choose to contribute more to either your #Mortgage or your #Super , which would you choose?
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
13 days
How to get out of debt and stay out of debt:
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
16 days
Estimate what you'll have and what you need:
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
17 days
Cold callers often use high pressure sales tactics to convince you to buy a product or sign up to a service. Here are our tips on how to spot sales tactics and resist the hard sell.
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18 days
Would you consider paying off your partner's debt?
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
19 days
Some investment scams may not look too risky or ‘too good to be true’. Be alert to scams offering fake ‘safe’ investments such as bonds or fixed term deposits. ➡️
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ASIC Media
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ASIC is warning consumers to be wary after an ASIC review identified some cold calling operators using high-pressure sales tactics and online click-bait advertisements to lure consumers into receiving inappropriate superannuation switching advice
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Moneysmart
20 days
It's Privacy Awareness Week! Power up your privacy with these tips from @OAICgov – find out more at #PowerUpYourPrivacy #PAW2024
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ASIC Media
20 days
ASIC CEO Warren Day is on ABC Melbourne with @Raf_Epstein this morning, talking about how to make complaints about financial products and services, and what to do if you’re not happy with the result of your complaint. Listen live from 10am AEST
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Moneysmart
23 days
Steps to complain and how to escalate your complaint:
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@Scamwatch_gov
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23 days
Don’t act quickly on investment advice you’ve come across through social media. Take your time to check an investment opportunity is real by getting independent legal or financial advice. Learn more about safe investing from @MoneySmartTeam
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Moneysmart
24 days
Scammers are posing as financial services companies or banks to offer fake ‘low-risk’ investments, such as bonds or fixed term deposits. Know how to spot the signs of a #scam :
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ASIC Media
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ASIC is alerting consumers to new ways scammers are offering fake bond and term deposit #scams – increasingly by impersonating legitimate businesses. Be alert to the warning signs
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@ASDGovAu
Australian Signals Directorate
24 days
It’s World Password Day! A great time to update & level-up your passwords to passphrases. A strong passphrase is a better barrier against cybercriminals. The 3 key considerations are length, unpredictability & uniqueness. Learn more 👉
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Our 2023 Targeting Scams report highlights the impact of targeted and coordinated disruption activities across government, industry, law enforcement and community organisations, leading to lower overall financial losses.
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@MoneySmartTeam
Moneysmart
27 days
Be wary of cold callers or click bait social media ads trying to sell you a new #SuperFund . Do your own research and don’t rush important financial decisions. Read more:
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