472 articles written by Nick Bendel
“Banks remain willing to lend”: APRA boss
Australia’s chief banking regulator has dismissed the idea that the country is experiencing a credit squeeze.
Nick Bendel -
21 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
Footy means big marks, big goals – and big business
Australia’s economy will soon get an injection of several hundred million dollars, with another AFL season about to get underway.
Nick Bendel -
21 Feb, 2019 -
4 min read
“Not a strong case” to change rates soon: RBA
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to change the cash rate in the foreseeable future, according to the minutes from its monthly monetary policy meeting.
Nick Bendel -
19 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
Credit card market has many $0 annual fee options
There are more than 30 credit cards in Australia with no annual fee, according to a new analysis of the credit card market.
Nick Bendel -
17 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
6-month term deposits paying up to 2.85% interest
Smaller lenders are paying the highest interest rates for six-month term deposits, a new market analysis has found.
Nick Bendel -
16 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
How I cut my home loan by 1.45 percentage points
I’ve just refinanced my home loan from one of the biggest mortgage lenders in Australia to one of the smallest. Why? I now have a much lower interest rate.
Nick Bendel -
12 Feb, 2019 -
4 min read
Qantas unveils credit card for high-income Australians
Qantas has today released its most exclusive credit card, which comes with an annual fee of $1,200 and a minimum annual income requirement of $200,000.
Nick Bendel -
12 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
Scammers kickstart the year by pretending to be ATO
It’s too early for tax time, but criminals aren’t going to let that stop them, as scammers take to SMS to convince you they’re from the tax office.
Nick Bendel -
10 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
Macquarie Bank joins growing list of banks to hike interest rates in 2019
Nick Bendel -
08 Feb, 2019 -
2 min read
RBA changes tune, flags 2019 rate cut
The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the possibility that official interest rates might be reduced in 2019.
Nick Bendel -
07 Feb, 2019 -
3 min read