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Tasmania rated Australia's best economy twice in a row

CommBank's 'State of the States' report revealed Tasmania has the best economy in Australia for the second quarter in a row.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 26, 2020

A new home loan starting with a 1, ING, Citi also cut rates

Late last week, Freedom Lend introduced a new sub-2% home loan, one year fixed for owner occupiers paying principal & interest with 80% LVR.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 23, 2020

Shared living tipped to reduce financial stress and loneliness in over 55s

A new report has found strong evidence to suggest shared living could be a solution to financial stress and loneliness in older Australians.

By Alex Brewster ● October 23, 2020

Home loan deferrals during COVID led to lower levels of mortgage stress

New research from Roy Morgan shows levels of 'mortgage stress' fell to near record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to mortgage deferrals offered by lenders.

By William Jolly ● October 22, 2020

Melbourne listings skyrocket as restrictions ease

The number of properties coming onto the market in Melbourne has soared to its highest level since March, skyrocketing by 330% since private inspections resumed in late September.

By Emma Duffy ● October 22, 2020

BNPL platform Klarna launches loyalty program in Australia

Buy now, pay later platform Klarna has launched its loyalty program in Australia today, which earns one 'vibe' point for every dollar spent.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 22, 2020

Perth rental crisis as vacancy rates drop below 1%

Perth's residential vacancy rate has plummeted to 0.96%, the lowest level in 13 years.

By Alex Brewster ● October 22, 2020

Bankruptcies up 16% as deferrals, JobKeeper rate wound back

The Australian Financial Security Authority recorded a 15.5% increase to 285 bankruptcies in the past fortnight, up from 244 in the previous period.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 21, 2020

Renters vs homeowners: COVID-19 struggles compared

New research paints a stark contrast between how renters and homeowners coped financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By William Jolly ● October 21, 2020

Biden v Trump: What could the US election mean for Aussie finances?

The name “Donald Trump” has become inescapable for many of us, even all the way on the other side of the world, and his highly controversial four years as president so far is coming to a head in next month's US presidential election.

By William Jolly ● October 21, 2020

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