Horror start to the year for Australian retail Australian retail turnover fell 0.3% in January, according to the latest retail trade figures. By Alex Brewster ● March 06, 2020
Xinja won't cut interest rates (for existing customers) Neobank Xinja has paused opening new savings accounts in order to sustain its market leading interest rate for existing customers. By Alex Brewster ● March 05, 2020
GDP growth surprises at 0.5% - no coronavirus recession? The economy grew by 0.5% in the December quarter, coming as a surprise to many economists who had predicted low to no growth. By Emma Duffy ● March 04, 2020
Cheq: The fintech out to eradicate payday lending Cheq is a first of its kind 'Pay On Demand' solution that allows working Aussies to access their future wages instantly. By Alex Brewster ● March 02, 2020
Australians spent $24.5bn on private health in 2018-19 This is despite receiving $20.7 billion in benefits, according to the ACCC's health insurance report released Monday. By Harrison Astbury ● March 02, 2020
Savers flock to Judo, 86 400, Xinja, Volt and other neobanks Savvy savers have quickly warmed to neobanks, depositing their savings to take advantage of market leading interest rates. By Alex Brewster ● March 02, 2020
What is the Medicare Levy and how much is it? Despite having one of the best public healthcare systems in the developed world, many of us Aussies have trouble understanding it. By Emma Duffy ● February 28, 2020
Households could save hundreds a year thanks to "dodgy" energy bill change New rules will stop energy retailers from charging excessive late fees for customers who miss a payment on a conditional discount plan. By Emma Duffy ● February 28, 2020
Retail jobs and hours worked down despite penalty rate cuts The promise of increased hours and job listings as a result of 2017 cuts to penalty rates has gone unfulfilled. By Alex Brewster ● February 28, 2020
Australian dollar crashes to 11-year low as coronavirus hits tipping point Fears of a global pandemic have seen the Australian dollar tumble to its lowest value against the US Dollar in over a decade. By Alex Brewster ● February 27, 2020