Tenant's market in some cities, landlord's market in others

Rents have surged in Canberra and Hobart over the past year, while they’ve gone the other way in Perth and Darwin.

Steady economy points to steady cash rate

The Reserve Bank has hinted that it is likely to leave the official cash rate at a record-low 1.50 per cent for the foreseeable future.

First home buyers take out 13.6% of new mortgages

New statistics on first home buyers have painted a mixed picture, as talk of housing affordability continues to dominate the news.

What to look for when choosing a savings account

Many people think the interest rate is the be all and end all of savings accounts, but the other features can be just as important.

Everything you need to know about personal lending

Personal lending is now a more tightly regulated industry than in the bad old days, when cowboy operators were able to exploit vulnerable Australians.

New credit card will charge higher minimum repayments

Consumers will get a blessing in disguise when ING Direct forces them to pay off more of their debt each month with its new credit card.

Don't make this big refinancing mistake!

The main reason people refinance their home loan is to save money. But sometimes people make a crucial mistake and actually lose money.

Household debt at record highs, says RBA boss

Australian households are up to their eyeballs in debt, according to the head of the Reserve Bank.

Some property markets booming, others going backwards

Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart have recorded double-digit increases in property prices over the past year.

ANZ profits rise 6.3%

ANZ has posted a strong half-yearly profit, hot on the heels of two recent interest rate rises.