Which currencies is the Aussie dollar stronger against? Remember the good old days when we were at parity with the US Dollar? Yeah, the good times had to end eventually, but there are some countries where the AUD is performing well. By Harrison Astbury ● February 12, 2020
Desire for electric and hybrid vehicles accelerates More Aussies intend on making their next car purchase an electric or hybrid one, amid the increased focus on environmental issues. By Emma Duffy ● February 11, 2020
BNPL player Laybuy partners with Mastercard A recent entrant to Australia's increasingly competitive buy now, pay later market has announced a partnership with Mastercard.
Home loan lending accelerates to highest level since July 2018 The monthly value of new home loan approvals rose 4.4% in December 2019 - more than twice what was expected. By Harrison Astbury ● February 11, 2020
Mortgage loyalty tax could be costing you an extra $1,000 a year, RBA says Borrowers with older mortgages could be paying higher interest rates than those who take out new loans. By Emma Duffy ● February 10, 2020
Fewer Australians spending money this Valentine's Day Fewer Australian couples are celebrating Valentine's day in 2020 compared to years gone by, according to new research.
First home buyers aren't giving up Young Australians haven't admitted defeat in their quest to buy their first home, with new data showing they're quietly optimistic.
Three lenders cut rates on home loans despite RBA cash rate hold One bank cut rates by as much as 20 basis points, even after the Reserve Bank left the cash rate on hold at 0.75% on Tuesday. By Harrison Astbury ● February 07, 2020
Dismal December for retail spending The recent bushfires and Black Friday sales led to worse than expected December retail trade figures. By Emma Duffy ● February 06, 2020
It's a car crash for new vehicle sales figures (again) Rather than revving up, new car sales have stalled again. By Emma Duffy ● February 05, 2020