Aussies waste $670m using the wrong ATMs

Consumers who use ATMs not owned by their own bank paid more than $670 million in mostly unnecessary fees last year, research shows.

Government relocation plan a farce'

The four-year scheme has been capped at 40,000 grants, but figures from the Office of State Revenue show just 1363 grants were provided across NSW between June 2011 until October last year.

How to take the pain out of moving house

It’s been described as the third most stressful life event (after death and divorce), it can take over your life and cause friction in your relationship. Packing up your life’s belongings and moving house is hardly ever stress-free, but planning ahead can ease the pain and save you money.

Aussies still at risk in housing drought

A report from the federal government’s independent advisor on housing, the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC), has warned of the long-term consequences of constricted new supply and low affordability.

Money mantras for families to live by

Read on for our guide to raising money conscience children that will help mum and dad, too.

Borrowers warm to fixed rates

January applications through the site showed an almost 50 percent jump in uptake of fixed rates compared to January 2012.

Reserve Bank Interest Rate Annoucement February

At its first meeting for the year the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate unchanged at 3 percent.

Consumer cartel could force $100k loan savings

Banks are earning more profit on mortgages – 0.88 percent after tax – than at any time since 2004, according to a new report from global investment bank UBS.

Ten ways to save on grocery shopping

10 great ideas for reducing the cost of feeding the family and outsmarting supermarket marketing traps.

Big new incentives to help home buyers

Developers are offering up lavish gifts and money-can’t-buy experiences to prospective homebuyers in an effort to kick start a sluggish home building market.