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With the election looming, the Federal Government has made changes to the eligibility requirements for its ‘Help to Buy’ scheme. So what are the changes?

Looking to change your health insurance policy? Here are some things to consider before making the switch.

If you’re keen to compare interest rates, we’ve taken a look at Canstar’s database, and found there’s a big difference between the highest and lowest rates.

Are you flood ready? We cover what to do before, during and after floods to stay safe, with emergency contacts, insurance and more.

Canstar reveals the 10 biggest super funds in Australia by total member accounts and assets under management as reported by APRA.

All four major banks, CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ, will pass on the RBA’s 0.25 percentage point cut to variable mortgage customers.

The RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time since February 2020 - we crunch the numbers to see what it could mean for your home loan.

Australian banks have begun to cut their term deposit rates in the lead up to Tuesday’s RBA cash rate decision.

All four of Australia’s big banks are now forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia Board will cut the cash rate in February.

The national total credit card debt has blown out to $17.8 billion in December, as Australians struggle to clear pre-Christmas spending on their cards.

Most Aussies think that mid-twenties is too old to be living at home, but with the cost of living squeeze, buying feels out of reach for many,

A concerning 20% of travellers go without travel insurance - here's how you can keep costs down and save with a 5-Star Rated policy.

The majority of Aussie mortgage holders have settled into a new norm of higher rates for longer, Canstar’s Consumer Pulse report has revealed.

The RBA could cut the cash rate at its next meeting in February on the back of this week’s quarterly CPI results, according to Canstar.

The average amount of personal debt in Australia is on the rise, with 35% of Aussies admitting they have debt in either credit cards, personal loans, HECS/HELP FEEs or BNPL.

The latest Canstar Consumer Pulse Report reveals topping up savings is the number one financial goal for Australians—but it’s for holidays over home loans as the nation seeks enrichment over financial security.

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.

With current news about the falling Australian dollar, some economists have warned that rate cuts predicted for February may be in doubt.

Getting on the property ladder later in life may mean you have to jump through a few extra hoops to get your home loan application approved. Find out more.

Canstar’s eighth annual Consumer Pulse Report reveals Australians’ financial pain points, debt levels, savings goals and the impact of cost-of-living pressures as we head into 2025.