Myth busted: millennials are making sacrifices to enter the property market

Most younger Australians are on the path to home ownership, even if they’re uncertain how to achieve their goal, according to a new survey.

Australian high-interest savings accounts paying up to 3%

The most generous high-interest savings accounts are currently paying about the same interest rates as the most generous term deposits.

Flexible budgeting app aims to make saving easier

UBank has released a real-time budgeting app that has been inspired by the simplicity and functionality of fitness trackers.

Rents surge in Hobart as yields slump in Sydney

Australia’s eight capital city rental markets have reported very different results over the March quarter.

How to fix credit problems

Credit problems – who has them? If you’re reading this article, chances are you have, or you know someone who has.

Interest-only mortgage rates rising for some, falling for others

As Australia’s interest-only crackdown passes its one year anniversary, it turns out that interest-only mortgage rates for investors have been quietly falling.

Credit card providers fight for business with 0% balance transfer offers

There are several dozen credit cards in Australia that currently offer 0 per cent balance transfers for at least one year.

Interest-only mortgages still available at historically low rates

Borrowers are still able to access interest-only mortgages for less than 4 per cent, despite the crackdown on interest-only mortgages launched one year ago.

Credit cards charging as little as 8.99% interest

At least 10 Australian credit card providers are currently offering credit cards with purchase rates of under 10 per cent.

Five-year mortgages available for under 4%

Home loan borrowers can fix their mortgage rates for five years at levels that have rarely been seen in Australian history.