Australians go on early super withdrawal & stimulus spending spree
Retail spending has spiked in line with stimulus and early super withdrawal payments, a new report has found.
July 21, 2020
Half of Aussies expect to struggle financially because of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic will have long-lasting impacts on consumer behaviour with nearly half of Australians expecting to struggle financially over the next few years.
July 20, 2020
Melbourne lockdown threatens to undo retail recovery, consumer confidence plunges
Retail spending was beginning to recover, but the second spike of COVID-19 infections in Victoria threatens to cut that short.
July 16, 2020
First home buyers considering regional property during COVID-19: ME Bank
First home buyers are eyeing off COVID-19 bargains in regional areas, a new report has revealed.
July 16, 2020
How to catch up if you've withdrawn your super early
With nearly 400,000 young Australians having completely emptied their superannuation balances, there are fears that future generations will struggle to survive on the pension in retirement.
July 15, 2020
350,000 Aussies double dip on COVID-19 early super withdrawal
Nearly 350,00 Australians have applied to withdraw their super early for the second time in the new financial year, as second round withdrawals open up.
July 15, 2020
Vendors' pain as a third of Melbourne apartments sell for loss during COVID-19
One in three apartments in Melbourne sold for a loss in the March quarter, as a second wave of the virus and new lockdown measures raise concerns of a bigger hit on the property market.
July 10, 2020
Home buyers leave the market as lending plunges 11.6%
The value of new loan commitments for housing plunged 11.6% in May - the largest fall in the history of the data series.
July 09, 2020
Credit card use plunges amid COVID-19 economic uncertainty
Millennials are limiting their credit card spending more than any other generation since the COVID-19 pandemic, new research reveals.
July 08, 2020
COVID-19 impacted Australians could receive $3,000 towards rent and bills
Australians impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 to put towards their rent and bills.
July 07, 2020
