End of year vacancies rise

Australia’s national vacancy rate increased slightly in November, with further rises forecast for December due to seasonality, according to SQM Research.

Government lays down law on digital currency

With the popularity of bitcoin and similar blockchain-based virtual currencies currently booming around the world, the Australian government has passed new legislation extending anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations to digital currency exchanges.

Bank customers prefer solving problems face to face

While Aussies are happy to do their banking digitally, it takes a conversation, preferably in person, to answer tricky question and resolve problems, according to a new study.

Prepare for buyer's remorse this Christmas

Over two thirds of Australians suffer from ‘post-purchase blues’ following impulse buys in the lead-up to the Christmas season, according to new research from AMP.

First Home Super Saver Scheme on the way

The Australian senate has passed legislation for the First Home Super Saver Scheme, as part of the federal government’s efforts to provide relief for the nation's housing affordability crisis.

What is a balloon payment?

Despite how it sounds, balloon payments have nothing to do with buying inflatable novelties, and everything to do with car loans and vehicle finance.

Dodging the crowds, What are Australia's busiest Christmas shopping days?

Australians are planning to spend around $11 billion this Christmas, with new research from the Commonwealth Bank putting each person’s average spend at around $593.

Aussies no more trusting of financial planners

The level of trust that Australians have in the financial planners who manage their superannuation hasn’t changed significantly over the past eight years, according to new stats released by Roy Morgan.

Banking royal commission announced

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a royal commission into Australia’s banking sector, following repeated calls for an inquiry into the scandal-prone sector from the finance community and beyond.

Disabled Australians at financial risk

A new study has confirmed that people living with disabilities are vulnerable to financial exploitation and abuse by unscrupulous service providers, and that access to financial education may be able to help disabled Australians and carers make more confident financial decisions.