Glenn Stevens unlikely play Santa for mortgage holders today

The Reserve Bank is tipped to pass up the last opportunity to cut the cash rate in 2015, when the board meets this afternoon, leaving rates steady at 2 per cent for the seventh month in a row. This is despite many economists believing another rate cut is necessary in the near future to give the Australian economy another kick along.

Banking satisfaction still runs high despite some frostiness

The results are in and customer satisfaction in the big banks is down, according to new Roy Morgan survey released today.

"She'll be right" attitude leaves Aussies underinsured

Life is full of surprises and they aren’t all guaranteed to be good. That’s where income protection insurance can help. Income protection insurance can pay up to 75 per cent of your salary while you are unable to work, to help you meet essential repayments and keep your family budget afloat.

Big 4 lift rates in a big day for home loan customers

ANZ and NAB today announced they were lifting their variable home loan rates, joining Westpac and CBA in what is now a bulk move by the big four banks to increase their mortgage rates.

Turnbull moves to stamp out excessive card surcharges

The Federal Government will introduce a ban on excessive card surcharges, to be phased in from mid next year, to stop customers getting unfairly ripped off when they pull out their plastic.

RBA cash rate set to remain on hold this October

Interest rates are set to remain on hold at two per cent when the Reserve Bank meets on Tuesday 6 October, according to RateCity’s monthly analysis of key economic indicators.

Differential home loan pricing set to stay

The slowing in investor borrowing revealed in RBA figures released today are set to continue in coming months with more lenders offering different home loan rates, according to leading financial comparison website RateCity.

Owning your own home just got 0.85% more affordable

The introduction of different rates for investors and owner-occupiers is turning the tables on the property market

Five elements of a good budget

There are five key elements that every budget needs if it's going to help you stick to a spending plan and reach your financial goals.

Financially savvy kids

Teaching kids about money as early as possible is one of the best ways to set them up for a good financial future.