New trends emerge among first home buyers
Australians have become more pragmatic when buying their first home, with many looking at buying a small apartment and trading up within five years.
September 23, 2019
Qantas and Virgin CEOs slam Australian airports fees
The CEOs of Australia’s two biggest airlines have called for the federal government to impose regulations on airports and decrease passenger fees.
September 19, 2019
All signs point to another RBA rate cut in 2019
The release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) September meeting minutes has made a clear case for a third cash rate cut in 2019.
September 18, 2019
Electricity costs fall but consumers can still save more
Electricity pricing reforms that came into effect on 1 July 2019 have saved Australian households between $130 to $430 a year on average.
September 16, 2019
RBA hits back at wealthy baby boomers
The RBA has slammed the claim that baby boomers’ incomes have suffered as a result of Australia’s low-interest-rate environment.
September 12, 2019
Fewer Aussies planning holidays but Gen Ys still keen to travel
New data has revealed the holiday intentions of Australians have declined from a year ago.
September 11, 2019
Women more likely to use buy-now, pay-later schemes like Afterpay
New research from Roy Morgan found 11.6% of women reported using a buy-now, pay-later service in the last year compared to only 5.5% of men.
September 09, 2019
What is a comparison rate?
Sick of hearing about comparison rates whenever a home loan is mentioned? You shouldn’t be, because the comparison rate is extremely important.
September 09, 2019
How does age pension work?
The age pension is often in the media spotlight, but how many of us can say we actually understand it?
September 09, 2019
Older generations the biggest renovators, survey says
The 2019 Australia Houzz and Home Renovations Trends Study has lifted the lid on who has been renovating what in the past three years.
September 05, 2019
