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A September rate cut was always an outside chance, however, since the last Board meeting in August, no urgent need for another cut has arisen.

Are you a first home buyer looking to get into the market? Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee scheme.

Big four bank NAB made a surprise move to its two main savings rates last week, hiking these accounts by up to 0.05 percentage points.

NAB revised its cash rate forecast to next May on the back of yesterday’s higher-than-expected monthly CPI data.

From the Age Pension to JobSeeker and Parenting Payments, here’s a guide to what’s changed and how much you can expect to receive.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold its next meeting on 30 September 2025, here's what to expect.

Today’s CPI results don’t further the case for a September cash rate cut, but the RBA isn't hitting the panic button yet.

Great Southern Bank's new 40-year home loan provides first-home buyers with an alternative path to enter the property market.

CBA has today broken the 5% barrier, introducing a 2-year fixed rate special of 4.99%

It’s encouraging to see arrears heading in the right direction, but many borrowers aren’t out of the woods yet.

New research from Canstar shows Australian homeowners are paying 14% more in home insurance premiums. Here’s how you can save on your policy.

As you reach certain age milestones, you may be wondering—how much super should I have at my age? Checking your super balance may help you see if you’re on track.

Missing super payments might not sound like much now, but over a career they can drain tens of thousands from your balance.

Australians have wiped an impressive $274 million off the nation’s total credit card bill over one month, the biggest fall in three years.

Median house prices are predicted to increase by up to $154k by the end of 2026. Here’s the breakdown for each of Australia’s capital cities.

CBA has rolled out a new home loan perk, offering Qantas Frequent Flyer points for new customers taking out its lowest variable rate home loan.

Australians saved an extra $35 billion in the month of July, the highest monthly increase in household deposits on record in dollar terms.

Westpac has today cut fixed rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, becoming the first big bank to offer a fixed rate under 5%.

The maximum amount the average Australian can borrow from the bank for a mortgage has jumped by an estimated $36,000 this year.

Competition in the variable mortgage space continues to push rates lower, despite a rise in inflation.