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Top economists back JobSeeker and social housing boosts over tax cuts

Ahead of the Federal Budget for 20/21 being handed down on October 6, nearly 50 of Australia's top economists have picked what they think the Government should do.

By William Jolly ● September 28, 2020

Westpac now expects November rate cut

Westpac has back flipped and now expects the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate in November instead of October.

By Emma Duffy ● September 28, 2020

Rushing stricter payday lending criteria through the Senate door

Consumer Action has flagged concern about the potential rollback of responsible lending criteria when it comes to payday lending.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 28, 2020

ME Bank offers 25% off LMI for first home buyers

ME Bank has launched a special discount offer to help first home buyers enter the market.

By Alex Brewster ● September 28, 2020

JobKeeper cut from today: What you need to know

JobKeeper recipients have seen their payments slashed from today.

By Alex Brewster ● September 28, 2020

Josh Frydenberg wants to make it easier for you to get a home loan

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce on Friday the government will relax tough lending laws imposed on banks and move the onus on to the borrower, making it easier for Australians to get a mortgage.

By Emma Duffy ● September 25, 2020

Illawarra Credit Union introduces a sub-2% home loan, Tic:Toc winds down fixed rate

While the Dragons are out of NRL finals contention, Illawarra Credit Union gave something to smile about with a new sub-2% home loan.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 25, 2020

Average renovation costs $86,000 less than minimum $150k HomeBuilder criteria

With home renovations on the rise, new data reveals the average Aussie is spending $63,000 on their reno - over $86,000 shy of the minimum $150k spend needed to qualify for HomeBuilder.

By Emma Duffy ● September 25, 2020

JobSeeker cut from today: What you need to know

The JobSeeker Coronavirus supplement has been slashed by more than half from today.

By Alex Brewster ● September 25, 2020

Workers spent $1,138 on average to set up WFH stations

A new survey commissioned by Lenovo found 40% of respondents paid an average of $1,138 to set up working from home stations.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 24, 2020

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