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How will a Labor Government affect my personal finances?
ANALYSIS: Labor hinged its historic win on not rocking the boat, so don't expect too many surprises under the new government.
May 24, 2022
Construction industry falters despite massive pandemic cash splash
ANALYSIS: HomeBuilder was thought to have saved the construction industry during the pandemic, but now builders are struggling to break even.
May 20, 2022
Unemployment rate falls to 3.9% - a record low
New data shows the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9%, so why is wages growth sluggish?
May 19, 2022
Statistics on the Australian economy
Ever wanted a quick and dirty guide to see how Australia’s economy is faring? See the latest GDP, inflation and unemployment figures, plus more.
May 19, 2022
Home loans under 2% - May 2022
Despite home loan interest rates generally trending up and the Reserve Bank cash rate increasing, there are still a number of home loans under 2%.
May 19, 2022
Wages growth hits 2.4%, will the RBA raise the cash rate in June?
Annual wages growth has risen to 2.4% amid headline inflation of 5.1%, implying real wages are going backwards.
May 18, 2022
Which lenders offer 95% LVR home loans?
Want to enter the property market sooner with a 95% loan-to-value ratio home loan? Compare 5% deposit banks and lenders.
May 18, 2022
Neobank 86 400 is gone, absorbed by ubank
With NAB having completed the acquisition of 86 400, the neobank's branding has disappeared and been absorbed into a rebranded ubank.
May 17, 2022
Is it a good idea to buy a car at auction?
You can auction a house, so why not a car? Car auctions can be one way to buy a cheap set of wheels, but there are a few things you should know before sticking your hand up.
May 17, 2022
New Zealand property prices drop sharply, will Australia follow?
New Zealand's median house price has fallen 5.4% since November, according to the latest data.
May 13, 2022
