How regular reminders could save you thousands on your household bills Mobile app GetReminded claims it can save Australians thousands on their household bills, simply by sending them regular reminders. By William Jolly ● November 23, 2020
Unemployment numbers would have doubled without JobKeeper New research has revealed there would have been 700,00 more job losses if not for the JobKeeper scheme. By Alex Brewster ● November 23, 2020
Superannuation guarantee increase will shrink wages growth Raising the superannuation guarantee to 12% will shrink wages growth, raising questions over whether the mandated rises should be abandoned. By Emma Duffy ● November 20, 2020
How to choose a savings account When it comes to choosing a savings account, it’s not just about picking one with the highest interest rate. By Emma Duffy ● November 19, 2020
Strong increase in jobs and hours worked, despite slight rise in unemployment Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 7.0% in October, from 6.9% in September, seasonally adjusted, with 25,500 jobs lost in the month. By Alex Brewster ● November 19, 2020
No home loan under 2% yet ANZ cuts savings account to 0.5% In another blow for savers, ANZ has cut its savings account more than the 15 basis point cut prescribed by the Reserve Bank. By Harrison Astbury ● November 19, 2020
Real wages declined 1.5% in September quarter With inflation at 1.6% and wage growth at just 0.1%, wages declined in real terms over the September quarter. By Harrison Astbury ● November 18, 2020
New JobSeeker cuts could drop nearly 200,000 below the poverty line New research shows the planned cuts to JobSeeker in 2021 could push as many as 190,000 people - including 50,000 children - into poverty. By William Jolly ● November 18, 2020
'Self-soothing' gamblers cause huge spike in pandemic lottery use 'The Lottery Office' has experienced a 70.6% spike in use during COVID-19, sparking concerns from advocacy groups. By Harrison Astbury ● November 17, 2020
Every adult in NSW to get $100 to spend in vouchers The New South Wales government has launched a new 'Out and About' scheme to get consumers spending. By Alex Brewster ● November 17, 2020