Finance News - June 27th Westpac the latest big bank to predict July RBA cut Westpac’s economic team has today announced it now expects the RBA to cut the cash rate at the end of the central bank’s next meeting in 12 days’ time.
Finance News - June 27th New financial year, new costs: how to stay ahead and protect your hip pocket A range of changes will take effect from Tuesday, 1 July, as the new financial year brings updates to policies, prices, thresholds and eligibility rules.
Finance News - June 20th NAB slices savings rates again Big four bank, NAB, has today cut the rate on its Reward Saver account by 0.05 percentage points, according to our rate tracking.
Finance News - June 17th Some health insurance prices surge by 3x government-approved average rise Some private hospital policies have increased by more than three times the government-approved average increase, according to new research
Credit Cards - June 13th What the new Buy Now Pay Later regulations mean for you—and your spending habits From 10 June 2025, BNPL products fall under the same laws that apply to credit cards and personal loans. Here's what it means for you.
Finance News - June 13th CBA cuts investor rates as it consolidates its market lead Australia’s biggest home loan lender, CBA, has today cut its lowest investor variable rate down to a competitive 5.69%.
Finance News - June 11th Fixed rates hit the 4’s - but are they worth it? Seven lenders are now offering fixed rates from 4.99% as banks plate up sub-5 per cent rates in a bid to get more borrowers to lock in their rates.
Credit Cards - June 10th Credit card debt drops under $18b as buy now, pay later rules kick in Australia’s total credit card debt accruing interest has dropped below $18 billion in April, Canstar analysis of RBA data shows.
Car Insurance - June 6th Car insurance prices continue to accelerate The cost of car insurance has risen by almost 6% over the past year, but drivers could save, on average, $692 by switching to a new provider
Finance News - May 30th Sigh of relief: new lowest variable rate hits 5.24% as latest rate cuts come into effect Three of Australia’s biggest banks have dropped variable rates today following the RBA’s May cash rate decision.
Finance News - May 29th Competition heats up as CBA cuts fixed rates alongside variable CBA has announced it will take the axe to its fixed rate home loans tomorrow by up to 0.40 percentage points across all fixed terms.
Finance News - May 21st Big 4 banks step up and pass on second cash rate cut All four major banks have stepped up to the plate, announcing they will pass on the RBA’s 0.25 percentage point cut to variable mortgage customers.
Finance News - May 20th The RBA has cut the cash rate for the second time this year - what could this mean for your mortgage? The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points at its May meeting, with interest rate cuts from banks and lenders likely to follow soon.
Finance News - May 20th How to pay off your mortgage faster Today, the RBA is set to make its third cash rate decision for the year, with a rate cut widely anticipated.
Finance News - May 16th What to expect from the RBA meeting in May 2025 Economists from Australia’s big four banks are all forecasting a cash rate cut at the next RBA meeting. But could interest rates fall even further?
Finance News - May 15th Refinancing ramps up following February rate cut The number of loans switching lenders ramped up in the March quarter to the highest level since September 2023, data from the ABS released today shows.
Finance News - May 9th AMP Bank has launched a 10-year interest-only home loan - what could it mean for borrowers? In a market-first move for Australia, AMP Bank has announced a 10-year interest-only home loan for owner occupiers.
Finance News - May 8th CBA cuts lowest variable interest rate to match big bank competitors Australia’s biggest home loan lender, CBA, has today cut its lowest variable rate down to 5.84 per cent to keep pace with competitors.
Credit Cards - May 8th Credit card debt back on the rise as spending hits new record highs The nation’s credit card debt has jumped to $18.13 billion in March as Australians continue to struggle to get on top of their credit card bills.
Finance News - April 24th Macquarie ramps up fixed rate cuts with new lowest fixed home loan rate of 5.19% Macquarie Bank has today slashed its fixed home loan rates, taking its 2- and 3-year rates to the lowest in the market at 5.19%.