Indigo Finance’s Melanie Cunliffe has been named as a finalist in the Customer Service of the Year (Individual) category of the 2016 Australian Broking Awards. The awards were inaugurated in 2011 to reflect the evolution and maturation of the broking sector. “We rely entirely on word of mouth to spread the word of what we […]
Did you know? 48% of our survey respondents have an investment property! That’s music to a finance specialist’s ears – it’s satisfying to hear those people have a financial strategy that could lead to a more comfortable retirement. 66% of respondents also said they are worried about having enough money in retirement. This is a concern […]
With the ongoing concerns about increasing property prices, home ownership , the cost of living, and small or no wage increase , the question that continues to come up in general conversation is ‘how will our children ever enter the property market?’ Did you know that approximately 28% of our Australian population at any time are […]
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is getting ready to announce the winners of its 2016 Excellence Awards. Indigo Finance is a finalist in the Customer Service category. “We’re proud of the feedback we get from clients about our customer service,” says Melanie Cunliffe, founder and owner of Indigo Finance. “When you’re committed […]
Changes to lending rules can mean good news and bad news for property buyers. Investors face the bad news. Investors can borrow up to 15 percent less under the new rules. Our tips below will soften the impact. The red carpet is out for homebuyers. Lenders can’t lend as much to investors, but that doesn’t […]
Have you considered consolidating your debt? A good savings and investment plan combined with a planned debt reduction strategy are important tools in securing financial independence. Getting Ahead Financially Through Debt Consolidation.pdf
January and February are traditionally the months we see a peak in job seeking activity. Perhaps a consequence of all those new year’s resolutions for self improvement? The national average job tenure across all age groups is now 3.3 years. Today’s job market is a far cry from the days of a ‘job for life’. […]
Gone are the good old days of ‘lay-by’ – remember that? The ‘olden days’ of buying something you couldn’t afford. It was the original form of delayed gratification and budgeting for things we wanted – something our children and grandchildren will never know anything about. Do you have a big ticket item you would really […]
Your credit report (also known as a credit file) is one of your most important financial assets. Safeguarding this report is an important part of the finance application process. Keeping Score.pdf
Summer is coming! For many of us that means getting started on burning off those pesky winter kilos. Before you rush out and spend up big on a gym membership it pays to consider the many free or inexpensive ways to get fit. Working Out Without Paying Out.pdf