The second $750 stimulus payment flows from today
From today (13 July), the second $750 Centrelink stimulus payment will start flowing through to eligible recipients.
July 13, 2020
UBank, Macquarie, AMP slash home loan interest rates
In the past week, UBank, Macquarie and AMP all cut home loan interest rates, with one of them cutting by up to 135 basis points.
July 10, 2020
Is classic car registration worth it?
You’ve probably noticed that cars older than 25 years can get special registration at a cheaper price, but is it worth it? We’ve broken it down by state.
July 09, 2020
Are we getting tax cuts earlier than expected?
Yesterday, both the Prime Minister and Treasurer alluded that the legislated tax cuts from 2022 could be brought forward.
July 09, 2020
Westpac to offer 3% savings rate to under-30s
From today, Westpac is offering a 3.00% p.a. savings account rate for people aged under 30 with a maximum account balance of $30,000.
July 08, 2020
If GST gets raised to 12.5%, should stamp duty get axed?
There have been fresh calls for the GST to be raised, but some experts are saying now's a good time to review other unpopular taxes like stamp duty.
July 07, 2020
Fresh calls for a GST hike to 12.5%
Big four accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has called for a 12.5% GST, which it says could net up to $40 billion in extra tax revenue.
July 07, 2020
Bank of China, Greater Bank slash home loan rates
Australia's least trusted and most trusted banks, according to an earlier survey, slashed rates by up to 60 basis points in the past week.
July 03, 2020
Webjet introduces Afterpay for flights, travel
Online travel booking website Webjet today announced a partnership with Afterpay, enabling would-be travellers to pay in instalments.
July 01, 2020
Luxury car tax threshold gets bumped for 2020-21
The luxury car tax threshold has been bumped for the new financial year, going from $67,525 to $68,740, and from $75,526 to $77,565 for fuel-efficient vehicles.
July 01, 2020
