fbpx

Bill Tsouvalas

Personal Finance Editor

Latest posts by:

Latest articles by Bill

  • How to Check Your Credit Score in 2022

    March 18, 2024

    It has been said that 73% of Australians don’t know their credit score, however knowing your credit score or credit rating is integral to your financial health. It can be a determining factor in whether you’re approved for finance and at what interest rate. In Savvy’s latest report, learn all...

  • Commonwealth Bank Car Loan

    July 29, 2024

    Learn all about your secured car loan options with CommBank and compare offers from other lenders all in one place with Savvy.Commonwealth Bank (otherwise known as CommBank or CBA) is one of Australia’s Big Four banks, meaning they offer no shortage of financial products and services across a wide spectrum...

  • Latitude Car Loan

    July 29, 2024

    Compare the top car loan offers with Savvy and find out more about Latitude’s finance product here.As one of the top non-bank lenders in Australia, Latitude Financial offers loan products for personal finance, which encompasses car loans, as well as credit cards and insurance.Before you start your loan application, though,...

  • Australian Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points Report 2022 – Do We Have Enough?

    March 18, 2024

    Are you keen to experience that new car smell of an EV? The driving influence for many is the excitement of a game-changer, chance to do the right thing and eventual cost savings. Yet, what is holding you back? They are expensive, that is certain. Increasingly many Australians are scared...

  • Smart Home Technology Adoption Rises with more Australians over 60 Buying Tech Devices

    March 18, 2024

    Older Australians aged 55 to 65+ years have embraced smart home devices and become more tech-savvy, according to new statistics. But they are not the only ones taking advantage. Savvy surveyed 1,000 Australians to see how they feel about using the Internet of Things (IoT) in the home.48% of boomers...

  • Australian Renewable Energy Report 2021: Production, Consumption and What That Means for your Bills

    March 18, 2024

    Do renewable energies reduce the cost of electricity? Savvy has reviewed Australian energy prices, how we use renewables now and in the future and what this all means for you. How can we save money while doing the right thing? Australia’s total energy consumption fell by -2.9% in 2019-20 7% of all Australian...

  • COVID Stressed Parents Spending Big on Back-to-School

    March 18, 2024

    A new survey of 1,000 Australian parents delved into the past two years of on-and-off at home learning, financial stresses, and how much they will be spending on essential educational items.59% of parents spending up to $500, while 25% spending $500-$1000 on back-to-schoolTech the biggest portion of the back-to-school bill...

  • Australian Home Burglary and Security Statistics 2021: Incidents Dropped, but Don’t be Complacent

    March 18, 2024

    No one likes to be broken into. Savvy has rounded up the Australian burglary and home security 2021 figures to keep you informed. What are the numbers of home burglaries, what security measures are we using and what can we do further to reduce the numbers?In 2019-20, just over 4%...

  • Three-quarters of Australians Likely to Take Domestic Holidays in 2022, Despite COVID-19 Hesitancy

    March 18, 2024

    Two years into the pandemic, Australia has high vaccination rates and most of its domestic borders are open. Yet, what are our thoughts about going on a domestic holiday in 2022? Savvy asked 1000 Australians if they would be travelling within their backyard and how they feel about it.77% of...

  • How Long Does It Take to Get a Personal Loan?

    July 18, 2024

    A personal loan can be a useful way to cover costs when you don’t have sufficient funds in the bank. If you’re in a bind, you’ll want to get money without delay – so just how long does it take to get a personal loan? Join us as we look...

  • Revving Up Expenses: Car Ownership Costs in Australia

    March 18, 2024

    Australia is the great southern land – and to get anywhere, you’re going to need a car. In fact, there are 20.1 million registered vehicles on the road, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, suggesting a very large portion of adults of driving age are in fact car owners.Though...

  • Bicycle Personal Loans

    October 14, 2024

    Assess your finance options for a mountain bike or a more casual pair of wheels with Savvy today. Compare personal loans It won't affect your credit score. Whether it’s for commuting, sport or fun, a good bike can make all the difference to your ride. However, high-quality bicycles can be...

  • Can I Use a Personal Loan for My House Deposit?

    July 22, 2024

    With house prices on the rise, saving enough for a deposit can be challenging, especially if you want to avoid costs like LMI. If you need to top up your funds, you might be wondering if a personal loan could help. Join us as we look at whether you could...

  • A Third of Australians Turn to Online Shopping for Christmas

    March 19, 2024

    According to a new survey of 1,000 Australians regarding their spending habits this Christmas commissioned by Savvy, about a third of respondents said they will do most of their shopping for 2021 online. 63% say Christmas spending plans unaffected by Covid pandemic32% say they will do most of their shopping online...

  • Asset Finance Aggregator

    May 27, 2024

    Find out more about the solutions available through Savvy Join Now What is an asset finance aggregator? At its core, an asset finance aggregator is when a company acts as a conduit between a panel of asset finance lenders and retail asset finance brokers. By pooling together asset finance lending...

Electric Vehicle Charging

We'd love to chat, how can we help?

By clicking "Submit", you agree to be contacted by a Savvy Agency Owner and to receive communications from Savvy which you can unsubscribe from at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.