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Consumer spending returns to pre-COVID levels, supported by stimulus measures

New data has revealed consumer spending is looking more like the pre-COVID economy.

By Alex Brewster ● June 22, 2020

Nabtrade volumes up 95% amid COVID-19, CommBank launches new money-saving feature

NAB's share trading platform nabtrade has reported a 95% increase in volume in the past quarter, and a 360% increase in new applications.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 22, 2020

How can I avoid an unexpected tax bill?

If your first fortnightly pay of the new financial year is on 1 July, you could have a 27th pay period, so how do you avoid a tax bill next financial year?

By Harrison Astbury ● June 19, 2020

Westpac and ING cut term deposit rates in June

Two large banks, Westpac and ING, have today cut term deposit rates by as much as 25 basis points.

By William Jolly ● June 19, 2020

Retail sales spike 16.3% in May - the largest rise in 38 years

Preliminary retail sales surged 16.3% in May, rising by $4.03 billion to $28.83 billion - the biggest monthly rise ever published in 38 years of data.

By Emma Duffy ● June 19, 2020

Home construction ranks as the second biggest driver of jobs

Residential construction could be a key sector in Australia's post-COVID-19 economic recovery, with a new report showing it is the second biggest driver of jobs in the economy.

By William Jolly ● June 19, 2020

Fair Work Commission rules minimum wage will increase by $13 a week

A new ruling will see low-income workers pocket more cash each week.

By Alex Brewster ● June 19, 2020

Qantas offers refunds for cancelled flights due to COVID-19

Qantas will offer refunds to customers whose international or domestic flights were cancelled or suspended due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

By Emma Duffy ● June 19, 2020

ING raises home loans rates by up to 40bps, slashes term deposits

Today, ING raised interest rates on many fixed home loans by up to 40 basis points, while also cutting some term deposit rates by 25 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 19, 2020

JobSeeker payments set to be permanently increased by Morrison Government

In the wake of devastating job figures, the unemployment benefit looks set to be increased permanently.

By Alex Brewster ● June 19, 2020

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