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Cut-throat competition: desperate renters giving up pets and offering months of rent in advance

Renters looking for a new home are facing stiff competition in one of the tightest rental markets in years.

Australia’s property boom: 'Sobering’ decisions facing first home buyers

Nothing, not even a recession induced by a global pandemic, can slow down Australia’s Teflon-coated property market.

Why isn't financial literacy its own subject in schools?

Why I think financial literacy, banking, money management - whatever you want to call it - should be a mandatory topic taught in Australia schools, on its own.

What's in store for the Australian property market in 2021?

Despite all the pandemic-induced drama, 2020 turned out to be a pretty stable year for property prices in Australia. So how might the property market fare in 2021?

With a vaccine on the horizon, where is the AUD stronger?

With a few COVID-19 vaccine trials proving hopeful, where has the Aussie Dollar gained in value over the past year?

By Harrison Astbury ● December 10, 2020

In-depth: What's in store for struggling renters in 2021?

Australia might be tipped for a faster than expected economic recovery from the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean everyone is going to have a good time. Many Australians who rent could be looking at a harsh new year.

RBA rate cut November 2020: Is your lender passing it on?

Australia's cash rate has been cut for the first time since March. Find out if your lender is passing the cut on with Savings.com.au's comprehensive list of home loan rate cut announcements.

By Staff Writers ● November 03, 2020

Biden v Trump: What could the US election mean for Aussie finances?

The name “Donald Trump” has become inescapable for many of us, even all the way on the other side of the world, and his highly controversial four years as president so far is coming to a head in next month's US presidential election.

How to recession-proof your finances during COVID-19

Australia is officially in a recession and for many of us who’ve never lived through one before, it can be a scary and uncertain (some would even say UNPRECEDENTED) time. So how can you protect your finances?

What happens to Australian house prices in a recession?

As Australia continues to grapple with the economic shock of COVID-19, many of us are wondering what the impact of this recession will be on our property markets.

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Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
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of up to 1.50%

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of up to 1.60%

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