These 5 home loan traps could cost you massive dollars

Taking out a mortgage can be an intimidating and confusing process – and the banks don’t exactly go out of their way to make it simpler.

Slump shows no sign of ending for resources capitals

Property investors in Perth and Darwin are continuing to feel pain, new data has revealed.

First home buyers have more debt but fewer worries

While Australians are finding it harder to buy their first home, those who do are actually more financially stable, according to a new report.

Investors finally get the APRA message

The most recent round of bank rate hikes have pushed would-be investors over the edge, resulting in a sharp drop in investor housing commitments.

Managed funds near $3 trillion mark

Australia’s managed funds industry grew 9.2 per cent during the last financial year, new data has revealed.

New program aims to make children better with money

School children will be given access to fun financial literacy lessons under a program being led by the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

What is an online savings account?

Online savings account are no-frills accounts that are managed online. They generally offer little more than a place to store money and earn interest.

Hobart enjoys fastest price growth in 13 years

Hobart has been the best-performing property market over the past year, while Sydney might have finally come off the boil.

RBA set to leave cash rate at 1.50%

The Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the cash rate at a record low of 1.50 per cent when it meets tomorrow.

All Ords sends mixed messages

Depending on how you look at it, the stock market has either been doing well, doing nothing or doing poorly.