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The average Australian home just got $4,000 dearer in a month

CoreLogic's Home Value Index report in February found the average value nationally was $549,918, versus $545,622 in January.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 02, 2020

New rules will stop energy retailers from charging excessive late fees for customers who miss a payment on a conditional discount plan.

By Emma Duffy ● February 28, 2020

The promise of increased hours and job listings as a result of 2017 cuts to penalty rates has gone unfulfilled.

By Alex Brewster ● February 28, 2020

Customer-owned institutions led the charge this week in cutting rates on home loans, with one cutting by as much as 25 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 28, 2020

NAB, Commonwealth Bank and Judo Bank are among the key players to adjust term deposit interest rates in the past couple of weeks.

By William Jolly ● February 28, 2020

Want to ensure your next home loan application is successful? You could be facing rejection without even realising it...

By William Jolly ● February 27, 2020

Fears of a global pandemic have seen the Australian dollar tumble to its lowest value against the US Dollar in over a decade.

By Alex Brewster ● February 27, 2020

There are some cities where it's actually cheaper to pay down a mortgage on a house than it is to rent one.

By Emma Duffy ● February 27, 2020

Buy now, pay later giants Afterpay and Zip Co now have almost five million customers across Australia and New Zealand combined.

By William Jolly ● February 27, 2020

The ACCC today allowed Qantas and petrol giant BP to team up and offer BP Rewards and Frequent Flyer rewards for five years.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 27, 2020