How does financial anxiety impact Aussies’ wellbeing?
A report by National Australia Bank (NAB) has found that concerns over personal finances are among the biggest detractors from Australians’ wellbeing.
May 17, 2019
Dive in new home building approvals faster than expected
The low number of new homes being built this year is “of concern” to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) who had not anticipated such a rapid rate of decline.
May 16, 2019
Consumer confidence slips after RBA leaves interest rates unchanged
Consumer confidence took a hit last week as Australians’ perceptions of the economy took a negative turn after the RBA’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, ANZ analysts say.
May 15, 2019
Millennials living at home longer
An increasing number of adults are living with mum and dad, especially in the big cities.
May 14, 2019
7 steps to getting your first car loan
First-time car buyer? No credit history? No worries! Here’s a guide to getting a first car loan for students.
May 13, 2019
Home loan lending slides in March
Australian home loan lending fell again in March, despite property price falls in recent months.
May 13, 2019
Pledge to help first home buyers save for deposit cautiously welcomed
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s big pitch to first home buyers has been cautiously welcomed by the property industry and economists amid fears it will increase the risk of negative equity.
May 13, 2019
Household financial confidence plummets to its lowest level
A combination of falling property prices, stagnant wage growth, rising cost of living and increasing levels of debt have pushed household financial confidence to its lowest level, according to Digital Finance Analytics (DFA).
May 10, 2019
How to break up with your bank
The short answer? Changing banks isn’t actually as painful as you think. Here’s how to do it in 5 simple steps.
May 09, 2019
Cost of living remains the biggest cause of consumer anxiety
Australians are feeling the pinch of stagnant income growth, as the cost of living remains the biggest cause of consumer anxiety – and it’s having an impact on their savings.
May 09, 2019
