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UBank is joining the lenders offering a saving on upfront costs, in a move it says could help buyers get on the property ladder seven months earlier. Canstar dives in to see how the offer stacks up for up-and-coming borrowers.

Parents with more than one child in childcare could be set to have out-of-pocket costs slashed in a proposed changes to childcare subsidies. Here's a few ways that saving could help the family household.

Selling houses on Instagram is increasingly common, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of this for Aussies in the property market?

Dating apps are not the only platform where ghosting is rife. But why do we abandon our online shopping carts? Canstar investigates.

The Canstar app is designed to simplify budgeting and help you achieve your money goals. Find out how it could help you save.

ANZ now has the cheapest variable package rates out of the big four banks, after cutting some mortgage rates today. But the majors are still well behind the cheapest offerings available from several smaller lenders on...

Property agents have been caught intentionally underquoting estimated property selling prices to buyers to create more interest and generate competition to drive prices higher. There are a few ways you can protect yourself, experts explain.

Virgin Money launched its new 'digital bank' today, including a transaction account that allows you to earn rewards points and redeem them for cash. There's also a new savings account with a rate that puts it among the top bonus savings rates on Canstar's database.

The two industry super funds in talks to potentially merge, which could see a new super fund created with over $12 billion in funds under management and around 130,000 members.

There may be financial assistance available to people who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Here's where to find help.

The RBA says it still has no intention to raise the cash rate before 2024, but new research suggests many Australians are taking the view that lenders' interest rates will increase much sooner. With that in mind, one expert now could be an ideal time for borrowers to put a dent in their mortgage debt, while interest rates are low.

Canstar’s Innovation Excellence Awards celebrate the products that are disrupting the finance industry and helping everyday customers.

Australia's property market is booming, particularly in the major cities. A host of trends have emerged, some of which we've probably never seen the likes of before.

While there have been some positive signs for Australia’s economy following the coronavirus-induced recession, many households are still keeping a close eye on their budget, particularly as some temporary government stimulus schemes draw to an end....

With another premium hike looming, many Australians may be looking for ways to give themselves a discount on private health insurance. Here's how you can too.

A range of organisations have pledged financial assistance to those impacted by the floods ravaging areas of New South Wales and Queensland. Here's where to find help.

New analysis shows women own less property than men across Australia, but there are seven locations that boast some of the highest property prices where females are beating that trend.

Data released this week revealed property prices are rising sooner than expected. Sellers might be tempted to capitalise on these conditions, but would then join the hoards of buyers vying for limited stock, creating a pricing surge that could put pressure on the RBA to increase rates.

BOQ has announced it will buy ME Bank for over $1.3 billion, in a bid to provide a “compelling alternative” to the big four banks.

Continuing the fall in home loan interest rates, ANZ cut its fixed rates today. There is "ample choice" available to borrowers looking for a better rate, and not just from the major banks, according to this expert.