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12% could still be unemployed as calls for JobSeeker increase get louder

The Australian Council of Social Service has once again called for the JobSeeker rate to be lifted permanently, as new figures suggest unemployment is as high as 12%.

By William Jolly ● January 19, 2021

Your phone, internet and Netflix bills could cost $140,000 in your lifetime

Household bills have always been a concern for Australians, but new research shows just how expensive your phone, internet and streaming services can be.

By William Jolly ● January 15, 2021

Aussies cash in government support to the tune of $200bn in savings

Treasury findings show the pandemic flushed households with extra liquidity, with Australians better off by $200 billion in less than a year.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 14, 2021

Aussies overspending on food but saving on household services

New research has revealed consumers are forking out on food and cutting back on bills.

By Alex Brewster ● January 13, 2021

Australians pull $7k out of super in week before Christmas

About 22,000 Australians withdrew an average of $7,000 each in the week before Christmas under the early release of super scheme.

By Emma Duffy ● January 06, 2021

Victoria and Black Friday lead massive spike in retail sales

Australian retail turnover rose 7% in November, seasonally adjusted, with an open Victoria and Black Friday leading the charge.

By Alex Brewster ● December 22, 2020

Health insurance premiums will see smallest increase in two decades in 2021

The Australian Government announced today that private health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 2.74% next year.

By William Jolly ● December 21, 2020

Neobank 86 400 quintuples loan book after Xinja falters

In its year-end update, neobank 86 400 said it now has $200m in home loans on its books, less than a week after Xinja handed back its banking licence.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 21, 2020

Spending data reveals which Christmas purchases have been most affected by COVID

The last few months have seen Aussies spending much more at liquor stores and computer shops than the same time in 2019.

By William Jolly ● December 18, 2020

Household wealth hits record high, yet social groups flag growing inequality

The latest data indicates household wealth has hit a record high, yet a social group has warned of the growing inequality in Australia.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 17, 2020

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