12% could still be unemployed as calls for JobSeeker increase get louder
The Australian Council of Social Service has once again called for the JobSeeker rate to be lifted permanently, as new figures suggest unemployment is as high as 12%.
January 19, 2021
Your phone, internet and Netflix bills could cost $140,000 in your lifetime
Household bills have always been a concern for Australians, but new research shows just how expensive your phone, internet and streaming services can be.
January 15, 2021
Aussies shy away from Boxing day splurge, but spending on flights rises
Spending on Boxing Day sales looks to have paled in comparison to Black Friday and Cyber Monday figures, new data shows.
January 11, 2021
How to responsibly use buy now, pay later over Christmas and New Years
With Australians anxious over their Christmas spending, many are turning to buy now, pay later schemes to pay for presents under the tree.
December 22, 2020
Health insurance premiums will see smallest increase in two decades in 2021
The Australian Government announced today that private health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 2.74% next year.
December 21, 2020
How can you tell if your car is truly 'green'?
Want to drive an environmentally cleaner car, but also save money? It’s possible to do, as long as you do your research.
December 21, 2020
What is a basic home loan?
Home loans seem to be getting fancier by the day, but not everyone wants a home loan with more inclusions than inspector gadget.
December 18, 2020
Spending data reveals which Christmas purchases have been most affected by COVID
The last few months have seen Aussies spending much more at liquor stores and computer shops than the same time in 2019.
December 18, 2020
Move over Spotify: Our favourite savings categories in 2020
Australian savers grew their savings balances massively in 2020, with Gen Z in particular - ages 16-24 - saving in their droves.
December 17, 2020
Neobank Xinja to hand back banking licence, will no longer offer bank accounts
Embattled neobank Xinja has decided to pull the plug on its bank account products, meaning it will no longer offer savings and transaction accounts.
December 16, 2020
