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You said yes. Now comes the part nobody fully prepares you for. The venue quotes that arrive and immediately make you question your entire budget. The photographer whose work you absolutely love… sitting at double what you’d allocated. The catering minimum that’s somehow more than your first car. Welcome to

If you’re looking to buy an electric vehicle in 2026, the Australian car market looks completely different than it did a few years ago. Price parity has arrived, meaning you can now buy a brand-new electric car for the same price – or less – than a traditional petrol vehicle.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting approved with a great rate isn’t random. Taking the right steps before you apply is how you drive away with the most competitive rate. Lenders don’t just assess your credit score – they also assess your employment, financial situation and the make/model of your car. Submitting multiple

KEY TAKEAWAYS Dealerships confine you to one or two finance options. Working with a broker connects you with a network of specialised lenders. Low interest rates can mask costly balloon payments, rigid terms, or heavy exit penalties. True loan savings come from a flexible structure. Securing a pre-approval before you

KEY TAKEAWAYS Match machine to routine: If you travel around the same distance as the average Australian daily commuter (~38km), you can easily slash your running costs. Charging infrastructure is key: It’s better to have a dedicated overnight home wall box rather than relying on public networks. Consider a Hybrid

After five years and over $550 million in approvals, Fido Finance is proud to announce we’ve been awarded the ProductReview.com.au Car Loan category award for the fourth year running (2023 – 2026). If you’ve ever sat in a car dealership office feeling the pressure of a hard sell or waited

How to structure a flexible car loan that works for your life – not against it KEY TAKEAWAYS Prioritise cash-flow resilience over the absolute lowest possible interest rate or monthly loan cost. Your car loan can help you get a new vehicle and be a strategic, long-term tool for your

Ready to sell your car but still owe money on your car loan? You’re not stuck, and you definitely aren’t the only car owner in this boat. Selling a vehicle with an outstanding loan is legal and happens every day – buyers and lenders expect it. The trick is in

You work hard, and you’re responsible with your money, but when you’re relying on credit cards to help pay for the cost of living, it’s easy to feel like the system is stacked against you. Used in Australia since the ‘70s, credit cards can be a flexible way to juggle

The right loan can help you stay on top of your finances, whether you’re buying a new car, growing your business or cleaning up existing debt. And when you jump online to shop for loans, two terms are going to pop up right away: Secured Loans Unsecured Loans These two

Shopping for a new car is exciting… but not always easy. While your parents might have gone to a local dealership and driven a car off the lot, you’ve got plenty more options. As well as new and used car dealers, there are private sellers online, auction houses and a

Car loan refinancing means switching out your current car loan for a new one, usually with a different lender who can offer you better terms. Think of it like this… Your new lender pays off what you still owe on your old loan. Then you start fresh with them under