This is what Australians want in a home post COVID-19

The idea of the dream home has shifted, as Australians emerge from COVID-19 restrictions with new lifestyles.

Four reasons why it pays to know your interest rate and compare

While it’s common for people to vigorously compare their mobile phone and internet plans, many don’t do the same for their loans or savings accounts.

New car sales activity revs up in June as bargain hunters snap up EOFY deals

Car shoppers were out and about in June, with more than 110,000 new vehicles sold in the month.

COVID-19 helps hoist first-home buyers on the property ladder

COVID-19 has helped revive the great Australian dream for Australian first-home buyers, new research shows.

Australian home prices fall two months in a row

Australian housing values have tumbled by 1.3 per cent in the past two months, according to the latest CoreLogic data, as prices drop for a second consecutive month.

Five home loans to let you borrow more in July 2020

Many people manage to secure a home loan with a deposit of less than 20 per cent, and that all comes down to what the lender allows.

Emergency funds on the minds of Australians post-COVID-19

More Australians are rethinking the need for an emergency fund, as the impacts of COVID-19 send many households’ personal finances reeling.

Australia’s best term deposits for June 2020

If you’re a saver who’s built a kitty over a considerable amount of time, you may be looking to protect your precious savings during the recession.

ATO investigating “dodgy schemes” exploiting early release of superannuation

The Australian Taxation Office is cracking down on workers who have made fraudulent applications to dip into their superannuation.

Australia’s best car loans for June 2020

If you’ve been holding your horses all year to buy a car during end of financial year (EOFY) sales, now’s the time to take action.