Contactless payments surge 44% during COVID-19 as shoppers fear germs
Nearly half of Aussies have decreased their use of cash when making purchases in person because of coronavirus fears, new data shows.
April 30, 2020
International students in Victoria to receive $1,100 coronavirus relief payment
International students in Victoria will receive a relief payment of up to $1,100 as part of a Victorian Government emergency support package.
April 29, 2020
How to control your online shopping during isolation
With coronavirus restrictions closing down non-essential bricks and mortar stores and forcing us to stay within our homes, online shopping has surged.
April 28, 2020
Banks make it "unnecessarily difficult and costly" for borrowers to compare home loans, says ACCC
Australia's consumer watchdog says the big four banks have made it "unnecessarily" difficult for borrowers to compare home loans, and it could be costing customers up to $5,000.
April 28, 2020
A beginner's guide to salary sacrificing
For the uninitiated, the term ‘salary sacrifice’ doesn’t sound very appealing because no one wants to give up any of their hard-earned money, thanks very much.
April 27, 2020
Women, over 65s struggling with financial stress due to coronavirus, says NAB
Women are more anxious about family finances than men, while those close to retirement are feeling the impact of the recent share market downturn on their superannuation, new data shows.
April 24, 2020
Sellers drop asking prices as coronavirus economic uncertainty looms
Property values rose in every capital city over March but some vendors are cutting their asking prices, as economic and job uncertainty from coronavirus looms.
April 23, 2020
Home buying intentions still near record highs despite pandemic, says CBA
Buyers are still pressing ahead with their search for a home despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data.
April 22, 2020
Grattan Institute estimates 3.4 million Australians could be out of work in coming weeks
Nearly a quarter of working Australians could be out of work in the coming weeks thanks to social distancing requirements to contain the spread of coronavirus.
April 20, 2020
Should you ever take out a payday loan?
What if I told you that you could have $2,000 in your bank account in an hour without lifting a finger?
April 16, 2020
