Home Loans

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

Home Loans

The latest APRA data shows money in offset accounts hitting a record high, while mortgage arrears continue to climb.

Eden Radford -

13 Mar, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Leveraging extra space within your home can be a viable strategy for those looking to offset rising mortgage costs. However, it may be helpful to investigate the legal, financial, and practical aspects of this decision.

Peter Terlato -

13 Nov, 2023 -

7 min read

Superannuation

A growing proportion of retired Australians who fall on the age pension are likely to experience rental stress brought on by the inability to afford housing earlier in life.

Credit Cards

RBA credit card data has revealed Australians are turning to the plastic at levels not seen since August 2021, with total credit card debt accruing interest hitting $17.76 billion in April.

Laine Gordon -

07 Jun, 2023 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Australia’s total credit card bill has climbed for the second month in a row to $17.77 billion as households reach for the plastic to make ends meet in the face of rising costs.

Eden Radford -

07 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Sydney has topped the charts measuring costs of living in the Oceania region, while Australia's number two spot was taken by Perth.

Mark Bristow -

19 Jan, 2018 -

3 min read

Car Insurance

ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court last week, claiming some insurers used an algorithm to determine whether or not a customer might renew their policy at different premium levels.

Peter Terlato -

05 Sep, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Loans

A car lease service has raised almost $30 million through a Netflix-adjacent subscription model, reigniting the age-old question of whether it’s better to purchase a vehicle or if renting is the way of the future.

Alex Ritchie -

15 Feb, 2022 -

6 min read

Investment Funds

Millions of Aussies use the sharing economy to supplement their income, with one in ten Australians using it to significantly boost their earnings.

Bria Horne -

31 Dec, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a $2 million penalty against Thorn Australia Pty Ltd's Radio Rentals for contravening its responsible lending obligations. The court found that ��_Thorn failed to make the necessary inquiries and take steps to verify the financial situation of its customers, and failed to conduct a proper assessment of the suitability of the leases it provided,��_ according to ASIC, Australia��_s financial services regulator.

Nick Bendel -

17 May, 2018 -

2 min read