The Block's auction flop: Five tips for investors

Are you selling your rental property? Don't dig into your savings account to do unnecessary renovations - make sure you learn lessons from The Block!

Australian income on the rise

Australians have seen their incomes rise over the years. Have these gains been evenly distributed, though?

Australians aren't protecting their income

Families with car loans, home loans and credit card debt should consider income protection insurance seriously. Many Australians don't.

Are Australia's houses affordable?

Families and couples looking to take out home loans may be wondering if affordability is still an issue. House price growth has been trending downwards.

Video: Low interest rates remain on hold! October RBA Wrap

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold at 2.5% at its October meeting, which marks 14 months since the last rate cut and almost 4 years since the last rate increase.

Borrowing to renovate

If you have a home loan and want to start renovations on your home but don't have the cash - what are your loan options?

Are Australians too relaxed about online privacy?

With Australians taking a relaxed approach to online sharing and a rise in online scams — is there cause for concern?

Why to buy life insurance when you are young

Most of us never think about life insurance when we are young but is taking out a life insurance policy when you are young a waste of time or could it be a smart move?

Understanding private health insurance rebates

Private health insurance rebates relieve Australians from the full cost of their premiums by covering part of the premium costs. So what do the health insurance premium changes look like for you?

What the spring housing boom has in store for buyers

Use a home loan calculator to establish your borrowing capacity and be aware of where the Australian residential property market is headed in upcoming months.