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Westpac changes cash rate call on the back of slow-moving CPI figuresThe inflation figures for the March quarter, released today from the ABS, are a timely reminder borrowers cannot bank on an RBA rate cut in 2024.
Eden Radford -
24 Apr, 2024 -
4 min read
Home Loans
CBA pares back cash rate cut prediction to just one in 2024Australia’s biggest bank, CBA, has revised its cash rate forecast, reducing the number of predicted RBA cuts in 2024 from three 0.25 percentage point cuts, to just one, scheduled for November.
Eden Radford -
30 Apr, 2024 -
4 min read
Home Loans
Will inflation push back rate cuts this year?The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that Australia’s annual inflation rate is continuing to decline. But will it be enough for a long-awaited interest rate cut to arrive before the year’s end?
Mark Bristow -
24 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Bank Accounts
Small inflation increase over 2018's first quarterBack to school costs and rising wholesale gas prices are among the factors that have impacted Australian household budgets over the first quarter of 2018, though inflation rose relatively little, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Mark Bristow -
24 Apr, 2018 -
3 min read
Bank Accounts
Could negative inflation keep rates on hold?The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has recorded the largest fall in Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in its 72-year history, indicating that it may be some time before we start seeing interest rates rise.
Mark Bristow -
29 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read
Bank Accounts
Rising costs affecting vulnerable householdsPensioners and other recipients of government benefits have been the most affected by rising prices for goods and services, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Mark Bristow -
07 Feb, 2018 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
What are the highest savings account rates at the cash rate peak?Today the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate on pause at 4.10%. However, one more hike has been forecast by some experts this year, and is expected to be the last increase in this cycle of tightening.
Alex Ritchie -
01 Aug, 2023 -
4 min read
Savings Accounts
New highest savings rate hits market at 5.65%The highest ongoing savings rate has hit 5.65 per cent, with ME Bank officially launching its HomeME savings account today.
Eden Radford -
17 Jul, 2023 -
4 min read
Home Insurance
Insurance pushing cost of living upwards – how’s your cover?It may surprise no-one to learn that Australia’s cost of living has increased over the past quarter. However, it was higher insurance premiums across house, home contents and motor vehicles that contributed to some of the largest price rises. Which could mean now is as good a time as ever, to be looking carefully at your current policies and comparing some alternatives to see if you could be getting better deals.
Mark Bristow -
08 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
Superannuation
Super smart; top superannuation tips for 2019Include a super health check in your resolutions, and whip your super into shape with these tips from Industry Super Australia.
Alex Ritchie -
07 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read
Superannuation
Closing the gender pay gap won't close the super gap: Industry SuperIndustry Super is calling for super on parental leave and to scrap the Super Guarantee threshold to combat the gender super gap in Australia.
Alex Ritchie -
08 Mar, 2018 -
3 min read
Superannuation
The $20k cost of withdrawing your super earlyMillions of Australians have already accessed their super early due to the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, however there is a downside to raiding your nest egg – and it could seriously cost you.
Alex Ritchie -
30 Jun, 2020 -
4 min read
Nonspecific
Price increases, what to do if interest rates followFastest CPI increase in years sparks warnings on interest rate rises. Simple strategies for existing borrowers and potential first home buyers.
RateCity -
28 Apr, 2011 -
1 min read
Nonspecific
More reason to fix your home loan?Despite recent optimism for a New Year interest rate cut, latest inflation figures have damped enthusiasm, according to RateCity.
Laine Gordon -
23 Jan, 2014 -
3 min read
Nonspecific
Rates tipped to hold at 1.5% on TuesdayThe cash rate is set to remain on hold at 1.5 per cent when the RBA Board meets tomorrow, after last week��_s inflation figures came in slightly stronger than expected.
Laine Gordon -
31 Oct, 2016 -
2 min read
Home Loans
Is now the right time to fix?Is now the right time to fix?
Laine Gordon -
23 Jan, 2014 -
3 min read
Home Loans
Causes of inflationOne of the main reasons the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raises interest rates is to bring down high inflation. But what exactly is inflation, what factors push it upwards, and how does raising interest rates push it back down?
Mark Bristow -
23 Jan, 2023 -
5 min read
Home Loans
Three reasons the RBA will cut rates next weekAfter holding fire in July, the market expects the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate to a record low of 1.5 per cent when it meets next Tuesday.
RateCity -
25 Jul, 2016 -
2 min read
Credit Cards
How much does it cost to raise a child?How much does it cost to raise a child?
Laine Gordon -
01 Oct, 2008 -
4 min read
Superannuation
Research: Young Aussies don't care about superannuationAnyone already stressing about their retirement will be flabbergasted to learn how little young Australians know about Australian superannuation.
Laine Gordon -
11 Jun, 2015 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
What's the difference between a savings account and a transaction account?We��_ve put together the following overview to help you better understand these two account types and find one that best suits your needs.
Alex Ritchie -
11 Oct, 2017 -
4 min read