Cost of living increases are starting to slow
The cost of living might be a key topic of conversation in the buildup to the federal election, but the latest data shows things might not be as bad as they’re made out to be.
May 01, 2019
Australians paying record amount of property tax
Australian homeowners are being taxed more than ever before on their properties, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
April 30, 2019
Westpac disregards May RBA rate cut expectations
Westpac Chief Economist Bill Evans still expects the RBA’s first rate cut in years to come in August, not next month as many others are predicting.
April 29, 2019
How you can buy a house with a low income
Think your income is too low to ever own a home? Think again! With a bit of discipline and care, you can be approved for a low income home loan.
April 29, 2019
Afterpay expands into travel services
Buy now, pay later juggernaut Afterpay has further expanded its services into travel, in a move that’s sure to be a hit with its younger, millennial user base.
April 18, 2019
How do Afterpay and Zip Pay really work?
Savings.com.au investigates the finer points of buy now, pay later schemes like Afterpay and Zip, plus the impact they may have on your finances.
April 18, 2019
Petrol prices hit 22-week high
The national average price of unleaded petrol in Australia has hit its highest point in nearly half a year, just in time for the Easter holidays.
April 17, 2019
Toyota to offer incentives to buying used cars
Leading car manufacturer Toyota has introduced a new used-car incentive scheme that guarantees future values on second-hand vehicles.
April 16, 2019
Australians gambling less
New data from Roy Morgan shows there’s been a significant drop-off in the number of adult Australians gambling.
April 15, 2019
Credit card use on the rise
The Reserve Bank’s latest payments system data shows a slight increase in the use of credit cards in February.
April 12, 2019
