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RBA Governor hints November cash rate cut would be effective

Australia's central bank believes a cash rate cut would be more effective now than in previous months.

By Alex Brewster ● October 15, 2020

Does Afterpay affect your credit score?

Buy now, pay later use has skyrocketed lately, with the payment method particularly popular among younger people. But can using it too much impact your credit score? We investigate.

By William Jolly ● October 15, 2020

Four months on, is HomeBuilder working?

The Government’s HomeBuilder program launched in June to stimulate the construction industry, and opinion is mixed on if it has been effective policy.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 14, 2020

Extraordinary' consumer confidence surges past pre-COVID levels

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute October consumer sentiment survey is at its highest level since July 2018, at 105.0.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 14, 2020

106 Jobseekers for every entry-level job in Australia

A new report has found disadvantaged jobseekers are competing with more people for fewer jobs.

By Alex Brewster ● October 14, 2020

TransferWise saves Aussies $2.6m in debit and credit card fees

Digital money transfer specialist TransferWise has launched a new campaign urging Aussies to look at what they're spending on hidden bank fees.

By Alex Brewster ● October 13, 2020

Despite limited access, Aussies gambled more during COVID-19

A new report has found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aussie gamblers found ways to gamble more overall, despite venues being shut.

By William Jolly ● October 13, 2020

Super double dippers are asking for $973 more than first timers

The latest superannuation withdrawal data indicates 1.3 million people have made a repeated withdrawal request, for an average of $8,374.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 12, 2020

UBank, 86 400 also lower savings account rates

Two more major savings account rate changes have been announced today by UBank and 86 400.

By William Jolly ● October 09, 2020

Home loan lending smashes expectations, spikes 12.6% in August

The value of new loan commitments for housing spiked again in August, up 12.6% (seasonally adjusted), the largest month-on-month rise in the history of the series.

By Emma Duffy ● October 09, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.