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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.

Is your kitchen windowsill about to be bristling with seedlings? Take note of some tips and troubleshooting advice from a gardening expert, so your collecting efforts (and dollars) don't go to waste.

Greater Bank now has the lowest fixed interest rate loans on record in Canstar's home loan database.

ING will be introducing home loan interest rate changes this Thursday. Some homeowners with low deposits might feel the pinch, but investors coming back into the property market could benefit from lower rates.

The price of silver has hit an eight-year high. It’s the latest trading frenzy supposedly sparked by Reddit investors, following last week’s GameStop saga.

The official cash rate is on hold but the Reserve Bank's other efforts that are helping keep fixed home loan interest rates at record lows could be nearing the end of the road.

A struggling US retailer that sells physical video game discs has seen its share price explode recently, due to a social media-driven movement. To understand what's going on with that though, you have to first understand the concept of shorting stocks.

86 400 could be combining with UBank by mid-2021 if shareholders and regulators approve the deal. If you bank with either, you might be wondering what to expect.

UBank has cut fixed home loan rates, making its three-year fixed interest rate for owner-occupier borrowers the lowest on record in Canstar's database. Applicants will have to be ready to get in quick, with the offer available for a limited time only.

If you're one of the many Australians using 'buy now pay later' services, you may want to shop around and consider if it's the right payment option for you. We look at some of the providers in the market, how they work and what they cost.

Interest rates on savings accounts have tumbled in 2020, resulting in nearly $400 less interest earned for bonus savers compared to 10 years ago. Canstar can reveal the current state of savings accounts and where savvy savers can find the best rates right now.

COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in the UK, the US and Canada, with Australia planning to start inoculating in the coming months. Could a vaccine help the Australian economy and way of life return to normal?

Looking back on the year, Canstar can reveal the home loans on its database that had the biggest interest rate cuts in 2020. Plus, find out where to get some of the best rates right now....

If you need to move for work you may be eligible for financial assistance from the government. Here’s a look at the rules. Moving to a new location for work can be expensive. The Australian Government...

CommSec's chief economist Craig James shares his thoughts on Australia emerging from its first recession in almost 30 years, plus what it could mean for interest rates, jobs, property prices and super.

Though the cash rate is on hold this month, previous cuts in November and earlier this year have seen home loan rates track down to record lows. Canstar spoke to some refinancers who have jumped on the opportunity to get a better home loan rate and make their finances more manageable in the year of the pandemic.

A review into Australia's retirement income system has further ignited debate about what retirees should rely on to fund their retirement, with some saying home ownership is more important in creating wealth than an increase in the super guarantee.

Google has announced it will start offering its own bank account, ‘Plex’, from 2021 in the US. Here's what we know so far.