Up Bank removes international ATM withdrawal fees
Digital bank Up has today announced the removal of its $5 foreign ATM withdrawal fee for customers.
January 07, 2020
Low wage growth and rising expenses a barrier to Aussies reaching 2020 goals
New research shows more than half of Australians see their income as a hindrance to fulfilling their financial resolutions.
January 06, 2020
0% credit card balance transfer offers
According to the RBA, there are approximately 14 million active credit cards in Australia, making over $25 billion in transactions each month.
January 03, 2020
Australian house prices record strongest quarterly growth in a decade
Australian dwelling values rose by 1.1% over December and 4.0% over the quarter, representing the fastest rate growth over a three month period since November 2009.
January 02, 2020
What does a conveyancer do and do you need one?
Buying a home can be a hugely exciting time, but what’s not-so-exciting is the mountain of paperwork that comes with it. That's where a conveyancer can help.
December 31, 2019
Two million Aussies dump private health insurance as prices soar
New research has compounded a miserable year for the private health insurance sector, with 2.23 million Australians dumping their cover in the past five years.
December 30, 2019
Guide to investing in a duplex home
Ever thought you could invest in a property, split it in two and charge two sets of rent? A duplex could allow you to do just that. But it mightn’t be as simple as it sounds.
December 24, 2019
ACCC: Household electricity bills fall but affordability still a concern
The average annual bill for households in 2018-19 fell by $65 (4%) compared with the previous year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
December 23, 2019
The cost of building a home in Australia
Building a house provides you with the opportunity to carefully curate your dream living space, or to potentially craft something you think you could sell for a huge profit later on. But how much does building a house actually cost?
December 23, 2019
ACCC delays open banking launch to July 2020
Fundamental changes to Australia's banking system that were set for launch in February next year have been pushed back six months.
December 20, 2019
