Is Australia facing a housing market crash?

Australia is unlikely see a housing market crash, but prices in Sydney and Melbourne could fall by as much as 10 per cent in 2018, according to AMP’s Shane Oliver.

Over 300,000 mortgage holders with no equity in home

A new study has found that over 300,000 mortgage holders around the country have no real equity in their homes, identifying a problem area for our debt obsessed nation.

How to stop paying ATM fees for good

How many times have you been caught out without cash and had to use the closest ATM you can find?

Bathroom renovation trends for 2016

A bathroom renovation can spark life and luxury into even the most tired of properties.

Lessons from a man who retired at 30

It is a dream situation for many workers who find themselves stuck in a humdrum job but the reality of retiring early isn't as glamorous as some might think.

Interest-only loans are back

Interest-only loans have seen a resurgence, despite questions raised by a regulatory review about their appropriateness for certain borrowers.

Demand for cars up, with medium SUVs leading the way

The Australian love affair with SUVs continues, with new car buying intention statistics showing medium sized SUVs are the car of choice around the nation according to Roy Morgan Research.

Overseas card fraud soars new research shows

If you're planning a holiday, it may be wise to leave the credit card at home as new data shows card fraud is continuing to increase rapidly overseas.

What the ANZ payment fee case means for credit card holders

ANZ customers fighting to have late payment fees of up to $35 reimbursed were dealt a unexpected and bitter blow today when the High Court ruled in favour of the bank. What does it mean for you?

Pros and cons of buying off the plan

With capital cities across Australia suffering from a housing shortage – which subsequently pushes up property prices – the proliferation of new developments is seen as contributing to meeting the housing needs of our growing urban populations.