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AI tools to help you with budgeting your finances | Virgin Money
We all know someone who spends like crazy – and someone who's pretty hush when it’s time to split the bill. No matter how you choose to splash your cash around, a budget can help you stay on trac...
Keep the change! 10 small changes for a big difference to your budget
How to invest in property | Virgin Money
Why do people invest in property? Put simply, the aim of the property investment game is to make money. Some people invest in real estate as a form of regular income (cash flow), while the goal ...
Budgeting tips to navigate seasonal fluctuations in spending | Virgin Money
Sticking to a monthly budget can be a challenge for most people, even without the allure of summer social activities or an unexpected winter heating bill. While bills can be accounted for with ca...
Get the lowdown on your Virgin Money Points: The gift card edition
Love earning Virgin Money Points but don't know how many you need for that item you've been eyeing down? Here's an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy breakdown on how you can redeem your Virgin Money Poin...
My Money
AI tools to help you with budgeting your finances | Virgin Money
We all know someone who spends like crazy – and someone who's pretty hush when it’s time to split the bill. No matter how you choose to splash your cash around, a budget can help you stay on trac...
Keep the change! 10 small changes for a big difference to your budget
How to invest in property | Virgin Money
Why do people invest in property? Put simply, the aim of the property investment game is to make money. Some people invest in real estate as a form of regular income (cash flow), while the goal ...
Budgeting tips to navigate seasonal fluctuations in spending | Virgin Money
Sticking to a monthly budget can be a challenge for most people, even without the allure of summer social activities or an unexpected winter heating bill. While bills can be accounted for with ca...
Get the lowdown on your Virgin Money Points: The gift card edition
Love earning Virgin Money Points but don't know how many you need for that item you've been eyeing down? Here's an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy breakdown on how you can redeem your Virgin Money Poin...
My Home
5 ways to prepare before your fixed rate home loan expires
If you're on a fixed rate and enjoying the stability of your repayments, it's time to start preparing for what comes next.
How to prepare your home for extreme weather
Australian summer is shaping up to be a hot one. It’s time to make sure your home and contents insurance is all up to date with Virgin Money.
My Travel
Capital cities around the world you’ve never heard of
How many capital cities can you name? Depending on who you ask, there’s somewhere in the vicinity of 200 capital cities in the world. If you can name all of them, we're assuming you're a cartogr...
Nicknames for Australia, New Zealand & other countries
Let’s say you walk into a room, and are greeted by none other than Alecia Moore, Katheryn Hudson and Robyn Fenty. Provided none of them are in one of their spectacular stage outfits, you’ll prob...
Your Vietnam Travel Guide
Only got seven days to do and see it all in Vietnam? Follow this guide and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime in just one week. Day one: Exploring Hanoi The capital city of a country is always ...
10 Visa-Free Countries for Australian passport holders
Visas are a necessary but time-consuming part of travel. They can often require a fair bit of paperwork to acquire, and may involve nasty processing fees. It’s no wonder, then, that many travelle...
How much money you’ll need for an overseas holiday
One of the most common questions people ask themselves before booking an overseas trip is: ‘How much money do I need to travel?’ Nothing makes your holiday glow fade faster than returning home t...
Best holiday destinations for Christmas
Our top spots for a magical Christmas Québec City, Canada Antarctica Bremer Bay, Australia Tromsø, Norway Kyoto, Japan The Maldives Northern Territory, Australia Tallinn, Estonia Thi...
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