How to make a budget in 2021

Getting your money under control may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. As the old saying goes, “if you can measure it, you can manage it.”

Aussies buying fewer cars due to tougher lending

New research has found that fewer Aussies have been buying cars, in part due to tighter restrictions around car loans.

How to build a home loan wishlist

While many Australians know what they want when they’re buying a home, far fewer have a wishlist in mind when it comes to comparing home loans.

Credit union vs bank – what’s the difference?

If you’re looking for a new bank, there’s plenty of competition to choose from, including big banks and smaller local banks. But what about credit unions? What are the main differences between a credit union and a bank, and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

Savings Slump: Westpac cuts up to 0.10% off savings account interest rates

Westpac group has today cut savings rates by up to 0.10 per cent even though the RBA left rates on hold last month. Australia’s second largest bank now has a max savings rate of 1.91 per cent, for just five months.

Something borrowed – personal loans for weddings

With most marriage celebrations costing in the tens of thousands of dollars, could a personal loan be a competitive option for hosting the wedding of your dreams?

How to find a bank account that rewards you

If you want a simple way to earn a little money on your savings, what should you look for when choosing a bank account?

Is it time to fix your home loan?

It’s the age-old question people love to ask: is now the best time to fix? With cash rate at a historic low of 1 per cent, the question of whether to fix or not has become more prevalent than ever.

The pros and cons of comparing fixed rate home loans

Following recent cash rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), many banks have slashed their home loan interest rates to new lows.

Cheapest rents found in Perth and Adelaide

Australia’s renters on the east coast may need to look a bit further afield to find more affordable places to live, with a new report revealing that the cheapest rents are found in Adelaide and Perth. Property investors however, may welcome news that the highest rents can be found in Canberra and Sydney.