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Fixing drops to new record low as borrowers hold their breath on ratesThe proportion of borrowers opting for a fixed rate hit a new record low of just 1.40 per cent in March, according to the latest ABS statistics.
Eden Radford -
03 May, 2024 -
5 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
Home Loans
A tale of two cities: offset balances hit a new record high as arrears climbThe 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
Savings Accounts
Australians sitting on $1.47 trillion in deposits - another record highMoney in the bank from households hit another record high in March, with new figures from APRA revealing Australians stashed more than $8.2 billion in the bank in just one month.
Eden Radford -
30 Apr, 2024 -
4 min read
Savings Accounts
Will you grow your wealth this year? Some of the top-rated savings accounts in February 2024Australia’s inflation may be falling faster than previously predicted, which could make it easier for savers to grow their wealth. However, it’s important to consider more than just interest rates when comparing savings account options.
Mark Bristow -
07 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Competition in the savings sector heats up as more accounts climb above 5 per centA total of five banks now offer at least one ongoing savings rate above 5 per cent, as competition in the savings sector continues to heat up.
Laine Gordon -
01 Jun, 2023 -
5 min read
Bank Accounts
What is the lipstick effect?Do you know that lipstick sales are considered a way to know if we’re in a recession? It’s called the lipstick effect, or the lipstick index, and it’s regarded by some as a helpful way to understand how consumers are responding to an economic downturn.
Eden Radford -
25 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Bank Accounts
Fun Christmas facts about Aussies you never knewThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their festive-themed statistics from the 2016 Census, painting a picture of what Christmas is truly like for Aussies.
Alex Ritchie -
22 Dec, 2017 -
1 min read
Bank Accounts
Steady jobs growth keeps unemployment stableThe latest job figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the nation��_s unemployment rate held steady over October 2017.
Mark Bristow -
17 Nov, 2017 -
2 min read
Credit Cards
Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debtCredit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the third month in a row in a sign an increasing number of households are struggling to get on top of their debt in 2024.
Eden Radford -
09 Apr, 2024 -
4 min read
Credit Cards
New year = more debt for Australian credit card holdersHousehold credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Credit Cards
Credit card debt creeps up as Australians pare back December spendingAustralia’s total credit card bill attracting interest charges crept up in the month of December, hitting a total of $17.31 billion, an increase of almost $21 million.
Eden Radford -
07 Feb, 2024 -
4 min read
Personal Loans
Some of the top-rated personal loans in March 2024Data shows Australians are increasingly looking to personal loans to secure finance. However, before committing to a personal loan, it’s important to compare the available options and consider your needs to make sure you’re selecting a loan that offers the most value for your needs.
Mark Bristow -
13 Mar, 2024 -
3 min read
Personal Loans
Some of the top-rated personal loans in April 2024Australians are reportedly moving away from personal loans, in a partial reversal of an earlier uptick in lending activity earlier in the year. While new data shows a decline in personal lending overall, there are still competitive personal loans available for borrowers who know where to look.
Mark Bristow -
09 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Personal Loans
Some of the top-rated personal loans in December 2023New lending indicators from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that in October 2023, the number of new fixed term personal loans rose by 2.1% compared to the month before, to $2.5 billion.
Mark Bristow -
05 Dec, 2023 -
2 min read
Term Deposits
How far can your savings take you? Some of the top-rated term deposits in February 2024Has your term deposit been effectively losing you money in the past? With Australia’s inflation falling faster than expected, it may be getting easier to find term deposits that can keep your money from going backwards. But it’s important to compare the available options and choose a term deposit that will suit your needs and help you reach your savings goals.
Mark Bristow -
12 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
Some of the top-rated term deposits in October 2023It’s not yet certain if Australia’s cash rate has already reached its peak, or if one more rate rise may be required before the end of the year to help push inflation back down into the RBA’s target band. But if inflation does slow down, you may find that the right term deposit can make a much bigger impact on your savings goals.
Mark Bristow -
06 Oct, 2023 -
2 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
Car Loans
Aussies love cars more, petrol lessOur love affair with cars has deepened over the past five years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Nick Bendel -
28 Jul, 2017 -
2 min read
Car Loans
Sales of new motor vehicles hits speed bumpCar sales fell during July, although sales volumes moderately increased over the year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Nick Bendel -
16 Aug, 2017 -
1 min read
Car Loans
Aussie car sales on the increaseAussies are buying more new cars, with four wheel drives and similar vehicles leading the pack, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Mark Bristow -
17 May, 2017 -
1 min read
Investment Funds
Managed funds near $3 trillion markAustralia��_s managed funds industry grew 9.2 per cent during the last financial year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed.
Nick Bendel -
08 Sep, 2017 -
1 min read