Is a self managed super fund right for you?
Over one million Australians have a self-managed super fund according to the Australian Taxation Office. But is an SMSF right for you?
September 28, 2020
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Westpac now expects November rate cut
Westpac has back flipped and now expects the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate in November instead of October.
September 28, 2020
Josh Frydenberg wants to make it easier for you to get a home loan
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce on Friday the government will relax tough lending laws imposed on banks and move the onus on to the borrower, making it easier for Australians to get a mortgage.
September 25, 2020
Average renovation costs $86,000 less than minimum $150k HomeBuilder criteria
With home renovations on the rise, new data reveals the average Aussie is spending $63,000 on their reno - over $86,000 shy of the minimum $150k spend needed to qualify for HomeBuilder.
September 25, 2020
How to recession-proof your finances during COVID-19
Australia is officially in a recession and for many of us who’ve never lived through one before, it can be a scary and uncertain (some would even say UNPRECEDENTED) time. So how can you protect your finances?
September 24, 2020
Retail trade figures down 12.6% in Victoria
Retail trade in Australia fell 4.2% in August amid tough stage four lockdowns in Victoria.
September 23, 2020
New CommBank app feature helps millennials budget
Commonwealth Bank has launched a new app feature that aims to help millennials stay on top of their bills.
September 22, 2020
Australians lose $300,000 in rental scams during COVID
Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, with many scammers using tactics related to COVID-19.
September 21, 2020
Build-to-rent: The new housing model where renters call the shots
If you’re a property market nerd and closely follow the news, you’ve probably heard of the build-to-rent phenomenon.
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 sees buyer demand shift to outer 'burbs
COVID-19 lockdowns and the shift to working from home has seen buyers ditching the inner city for the outer suburbs, new research reveals.
September 17, 2020
