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Woolworths launched its new collectables range today in a bid to attract and retain more customers, as competition for market share heats up in the supermarket sector. Woolworths' Discovery Garden collectables – a range of 24...

Have you thought about how you may want to access your super when you are eligible? Canstar reveals where you could find an outstanding value account based pension that can provide an income stream in retirement....

Australia has a long tradition of importing UK dramas. Flick on the TV or your streaming service of choice and you might see epics like Killing Eve, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, or marathon coverage of...

Would you be prepared if your home were hit by a worst-case scenario? Australians are no strangers to major weather events. There have been three officially declared natural catastrophes since December last year, all of which...

Online shopping enthusiasts could be tempted to snap up a bargain on wireless headphones, coffee pods and a Google Home today, but be mindful to do your research before making an online purchase. Online marketplace eBay...

A picture supposedly showing what will be in Woolworths’ Discovery Garden promotion has appeared on social media, and seems to have been partly confirmed by Woolworths. Media outlets are publishing what they say is a complete...

Whether you’re a first home buyer, looking to upscale, downsize, invest, or simply move elsewhere, buying a home can be an exciting but challenging experience, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. The Block’s Nicole...

New data charting falling savings account interest rates reveals some savers have copped a 39% whack to their yearly earnings. However, the research also shows it is still possible to find accounts offering more than 2%...

Do we have a housing bubble in Australia at the moment? The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Glenn Stevens, struck a somber note in his recent address to CEDA, observing that the ratio of household debt to income went from about 60% in 1993 to 150% by 2006.

If a bank sends you a text message or email asking you to “verify your identity”, do not press on that link. That’s the stern warning coming from cyber security experts, after thousands of Australian customers...

Former Money magazine Editors, Effie Zahos and Maria Bekiaris, join Canstar.com.au The duo’s number one priority is improving Australians’ financial understanding and helping more Aussies to confidently make money decisions Comes at a time when Canstar.com.au...

Love it or loathe it, Coles Little Shop brought in big bucks for the supermarket chain. But there are signs that the collectable craze’s magic touch could be wearing off.  Coles Group Limited delivered its 2019...

It's now possible to apply for a home loan with an interest rate fixed below 3% for five years at St. George Bank, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. The subsidiary banks of Westpac have today lowered a number of...

Some customers of ME Bank have been unable to access their online banking this afternoon. ME Bank announced to customers on X around 12.30pm AEST on Wednesday that internet banking and its mobile app were unavailable...

Is it crazy to be opening up more branches at a time when a number of other banks around the country are shutting them down and removing ATMs in an increasingly cashless society? One 80-something Gold...

The Australian stock market last week shed at least $55 billion as global investors grew increasingly cautious about the damage a trade war between the United States and China could have on the world economy. The...

Experts have warned Australia’s retirees are stuck between a “rock and a hard place” after this week’s sizable falls in the stock market. Image: Tirachard Kumtanom (Shutterstock) News of continued strife between China and the US...

While many Australian home loan borrowers have had the opportunity to benefit from cheaper interest rates since a total of 0.50 percentage points was shaved off the cash rate this year, the central bank has decided...

The Reserve Bank's cash rate decision for August, to be delivered tomorrow, is expected to be a major driver of sentiment in the Australian stock market this week as investors prepare for the annual corporate earnings...

In this present whirlwind of economic news, how is the average Australian faring? Financial news headlines shout that inflation is low, wage growth has been virtually stagnant and many savings accounts are bringing in considerably less...