Aussies may be unable to defer mortgage repayments anymore
As the March deadline for mortgage deferrals approaches, banks across the country are beginning to stop applications for new freezes on mortgage repayments.
January 20, 2021
Half of low-income renters now in rental stress: Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission reports just over half of low-income renters are now in rental stress, placing them at greater risk of homelessness.
January 20, 2021
Xinja says farewell as all customer deposits returned
Neobank Xinja has completed its return of all customer deposits, ahead of returning its banking license in a few weeks' time.
January 19, 2021
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
