Think-tank calls for 12% superannuation plans to be scrapped
The Grattan Institute crunched wage figures over a 27 year period, and found an increase in superannuation saw a decrease in real wage rises.
February 03, 2020
Is it okay to buy or sell a written-off vehicle?
The term ‘written-off’ strikes fear into the budding motorist, but what can it actually mean, and is it okay to buy or sell a written-off vehicle?
January 31, 2020
Suncorp, QBank make cuts to home loan rates
It was a quiet week for home loan rate cuts, with very few lenders cutting rates ahead of the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision next week.
January 31, 2020
Child-free yuppies expect lower price rises than their child-bearing friends
Research suggests young parents have higher expectations of price increases than young couples with no children.
January 30, 2020
What changes are coming to income protection?
The times they are a changin' … at least for the laws around income protection anyway. Here’s what you should know about the changes coming to retail income protection insurance in 2020.
January 29, 2020
Inflation rises to 1.8%, February rate cut odds sink
Australia's inflation rate has risen higher than expected, signalling a lower chance of a cash rate cut next week.
January 29, 2020
One in four consumers spent more than they earned in Q4 2019
Australians are more worried about job security and the cost of living, according to new data.
January 28, 2020
ANZ, Westpac, Bankwest cut rates on home loans
There was a flurry of rate cuts this week, as two of the big four and other lenders made moves ahead of the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision next month.
January 24, 2020
CoreLogic calls for more medium density housing
The latest dwelling approval data highlights Australia's lack of medium density properties, according to a research report from property analytics firm Corelogic.
January 23, 2020
Big four bank customers flocking to Xinja
Neobank Xinja said its new 2.25% p.a. Stash savings account is a 'true alternative' to the big four, and more than $30 million has flowed through in its first week.
January 23, 2020
