NAB makes big changes to its rewards program

NAB has cancelled its American Express credit card and also changed earn rates for two of its Visa cards.

CBA launches charm offensive with new low-rate credit card

CBA has launched another initiative to win back public faith, as leaders from the big banks prepare to face a parliamentary grilling in Canberra today.

Boss of dodgy payday lender cops punishment

A financial services director has been banned from engaging in credit activities for three years after being found guilty of running an unlicensed payday lending business.

What are the pros and cons of buying shares?

The stock market can be your best friend when prices are rising and your worst enemy when they’re falling.

All Ords down 2.7% over the past two quarters

Australia’s stocks have gone steadily backwards over the past six months, according to market data.

5 car loan traps to avoid

We all love our cars, and can talk endlessly about speed, torque and engines, but unfortunately many of us struggle to understand car loans.

Mortgagees could save $50k by refinancing

Following another RBA decision to keep the cash rate on hold, RateCity research has revealed the average mortgage holder could save tens of thousands by refinancing.

Hot Hobart outpacing sluggish Sydney in property stakes

Sydney property prices have gone backwards for the first time in 17 months, according to new data from CoreLogic.

Still no compelling reason for RBA to change rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia will almost certainly leave the cash rate unchanged today, according to an analysis of the key economic indicators.

What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal ownership of a property from one party to another.