Car Insurance

How much you may be charged for car insurance is influenced by a range of factors, with your age and gender being key deciders for insurance providers. 

Alex Ritchie -

31 Oct, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Car insurance is usually more expensive for young drivers, as insurers consider them to be more at risk of being in an accident. But there are ways you can try to lower the cost.

Mark Bristow -

15 Aug, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Every insurer has its own metrics and algorithms for calculating your insurance premium. But you can do some of the guesswork yourself by taking stock of your situation and utilising car insurance calculators. 

Alex Ritchie -

08 Sep, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

For the most comprehensive list of competitive mortgage rates available on the market see our home loans table. Or to compare some of the cheapest products and features in Australia use our mortgage comparison tools.

RateCity -

19 Mar, 2009 -

1 min read

Home Loans

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average home loan amount in Australia for owner-occupier dwellings as of May 2023 is about $584,836, which may seem like a lot. But you must remember that the state and capital city you reside in is an important factor that determines the property values, which in turn influences the average Australian home loan.

Mark Bristow -

17 Jul, 2023 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Fewer first home buyers are locking into a mortgage, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Laine Gordon -

25 Jun, 2012 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

When you apply for a personal loan or any other form of credit, it’s important to make a decision that will work for your household’s financial situation and your personal goals. It can also be worth looking at some statistics to see how your credit plans fit in with the wider Australian economy, so you can be more confident about the decisions you are making.

Mark Bristow -

24 Nov, 2022 -

4 min read

Personal Loans

Personal finance commitments rose to $8.16 billion over the 12 months to April 2013.

Laine Gordon -

08 Jul, 2013 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Savings can provide a safety net for individuals and households during periods of financial difficulty or stress. But how much does the average Australian actually have stashed away in their savings account?

Peter Terlato -

15 Nov, 2023 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

One of the most important things to do when retiring is choosing where you're going to spend those golden years.

Savings Accounts

Most Australian women are struggling to save money on a regular basis. ANZ research found that 56 percent of women do not save money on a regular basis, with 58 percent of women having less than $5,000 in their savings accounts.

Laine Gordon -

01 Feb, 2010 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Card fraud is on the rise with the nation experiencing $2.1 billion worth of fraud during the 2014-15 period according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Credit Cards

Are you applying for a credit card or taking out a car loan? Don't spend beyond your means over Christmas and become another statistic.

Credit Cards

According to a statistics released by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the average Australian credit card balance in August 2013 was $3172. Compare and apply for a VISA credit card with low balance transfer rates at RateCity.com.au

RateCity -

27 Nov, 2008 -

1 min read

Superannuation

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this month shows an increasing number of retirees are choosing to access their superannuation through an income stream rather than by receiving lump sum payments.

Superannuation

How much super do I need?

Laine Gordon -

12 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

Cryptocurrency

Crypto trading analysis can help you predict the performance of a crypto coin and potentially reduce your investment risk.

Vidhu Bajaj -

09 Mar, 2023 -

5 min read

Online Trading

What are market depth reports and how they can aid in making smart investment decisions

RateCity -

22 Aug, 2011 -

2 min read

Term Deposits

Some lottery players don't wish for luck, they make their own. Yet a string of recent "lotto hackers" in North America did not use high-tech gadgetry like the kind found in Hollywood films, but a knack for spotting patterns and exploiting loopholes.

Laine Gordon -

07 May, 2012 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Investors take note term deposits are the new black

Laine Gordon -

09 Jul, 2010 -

3 min read

Car Loans

If you’ve been holding your horses all year to buy a car during end of financial year (EOFY) sales, now’s the time to take action.

Alison Cheung -

25 Jun, 2020 -

3 min read

Car Loans

Cars offer freedom and convenience. But those benefits come at a cost _ insurance, registration, maintenance, finance. For some people, it can be hard to know which is greater _ the benefits of owning a car or the costs. So we��_ve decided to do a quick cost-benefit analysis to help answer that question.

Nick Bendel -

25 Jan, 2018 -

3 min read

Car Loans

Car manufacturers are luring motorists with a combination of low-interest finance deals and other offers in an effort to stimulate a flat market, experts warn.

Laine Gordon -

04 Sep, 2012 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

Australian families waste $1000 a year throwing good food in the bin, new research shows.

Laine Gordon -

30 Aug, 2012 -

3 min read