ASIC sounds alarm about market research scam

Australia’s financial services regulator has warned consumers about a scam that is pretending to recruit people for market research gigs.

Why a penny saved is worth more than a penny earned

We’ll all had people encourage us to save money by telling us that ‘a penny saved is a penny earned’. It turns out they were wrong – but in a good way.

Fixed interest rates are cheaper than variable

One-year, two-year and three-year fixed-rate mortgages are currently cheaper than variable-rate home loans, according to new data.

The 35 best regional destinations in Australia

Australia has some amazing capital cities – stunning Sydney, vibrant Melbourne, charming Hobart, tropical Darwin. But the superb regional destinations often fly under the radar.

What does the New Child Care Package mean for my family?

If you’re one of the millions of Australians who rely on childcare, it’s important to understand what the federal government’s New Child Care Package offers when it becomes effective on July 2 this year.

Hobart houses grow 17.3% as Darwin units slump 14.0%

Australia’s eight capital cities have wildly different house and unit markets, according to new quarterly price stats from Domain.

More Australians falling victim to debt

Bankruptcies, debt agreements and personal insolvency agreements all rose in the final quarter of 2017, according to new data.

How much money do you get on the pension?

The standard age pension for Australians is $894.40 per fortnight for singles and $1,348.40 per fortnight for couples.

New car loan includes car-buying service

ING Direct has launched a car product that combines finance with a vehicle-buying service.

What is a wedding loan?

The average price of an Australian wedding costs upwards of $36,000 so it is always smart to search around and understand your financial options.