Australia's housing affordability worsens by 2% in December
The Reserve Bank may have cut the cash rate four times recently, but this has seemingly done nothing to improve housing affordability.
March 05, 2020
GDP growth surprises at 0.5% - no coronavirus recession?
The economy grew by 0.5% in the December quarter, coming as a surprise to many economists who had predicted low to no growth.
March 04, 2020
Which lenders were quickest to react to RBA rate cut?
After the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 0.50% today, some lenders were quick to pass on the rate cut in full.
March 03, 2020
Will the RBA cut the cash rate in March?
A March rate cut by the Reserve Bank is looking more and more likely amid the coronavirus outbreak.
March 02, 2020
What is the Medicare Levy and how much is it?
Despite having one of the best public healthcare systems in the developed world, many of us Aussies have trouble understanding it.
February 28, 2020
Households could save hundreds a year thanks to "dodgy" energy bill change
New rules will stop energy retailers from charging excessive late fees for customers who miss a payment on a conditional discount plan.
February 28, 2020
The Aussie cities where a mortgage is cheaper than rent
There are some cities where it's actually cheaper to pay down a mortgage on a house than it is to rent one.
February 27, 2020
Commonwealth Bank launches Australian-first home loan protection
The Commonwealth Bank has today launched protection for owner-occupied homeowners by paying their loan repayments for up to a year if they, their spouse or dependent passes away or is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
February 24, 2020
ASIC tells mortgage brokers to find best loans for borrowers
Mortgage brokers will soon be required to act in the best interests of borrowers and not push them into taking out high interest loans when better deals are available.
February 21, 2020
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: Where can buyers find a home?
First home buyers purchasing a home under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme may be limited to the outer fringes of capital cities.
February 20, 2020
