976 articles written by Alex Ritchie
Australians desperate for a pay rise
Wage growth rates sink lower, as the cost of living continues to rise across Australia.
Alex Ritchie -
18 May, 2017 -
2 min read
RBA cash rate holds yet again at 1.5 per cent
Continuing an eight-month trend, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 1.5 per cent at its April board meeting.
Alex Ritchie -
04 Apr, 2017 -
2 min read
How will the big four's interest rate increases affect you?
Yet another of the big four banks has increased home loan rates, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) raising borrowing costs for owner-occupiers and property investors.
Alex Ritchie -
28 Mar, 2017 -
2 min read
The secrets to getting the lowest home loan rate
Did you know some banks compete to give certain borrowers a home loan?
Alex Ritchie -
22 Mar, 2017 -
3 min read
8 cities that are more affordable than Sydney
When you examine the average Australian house prices in December 2016 (according to the Domain Rental & House Pricing Report) the average price of a house in Sydney is $1,123,991.
Alex Ritchie -
17 Mar, 2017 -
3 min read
How much do you save by packing your own lunch?
It takes a very organised person to pack their lunch every day, and let’s admit it, most people don’t feel like they have the time or energy to prepare a week’s worth of food. But how much does buying lunch every day really cost us? And what could that money be better spent on?
Alex Ritchie -
10 Mar, 2017 -
3 min read
RBA Rate to hold again at 1.5
The RBA have continued a seven-month streak and left interest rates unchanged at 1.5 per cent at the March 2017 meeting.
Alex Ritchie -
07 Mar, 2017 -
5 min read
Can you afford a mortgage?
For many Australians, buying your own home is something you dream about (while indulging in a smashed avocado brunch), but is it an unobtainable dream?
Alex Ritchie -
07 Mar, 2017 -
4 min read
How to repair your credit score
Swiping your credit card to buy that new laptop may have felt great in the moment but your lender doesn’t care that your purchase improved your happiness; they care that you pay your monthly invoices – with interest.
Alex Ritchie -
06 Mar, 2017 -
6 min read
How you lose money through laziness
When was the last time you went through all your transactions with a fine-tooth comb?
Alex Ritchie -
02 Mar, 2017 -
4 min read