Finance News - June 29th The lenders making it easier to get a home loan Whether you’re looking to refinance or get a new loan, it may now be easier to get your application across the line.
Finance News - June 14th Will there be a recession in Australia in 2023? Canstar asked three experts if they think Australia is headed for another recession. Here’s what they had to say.
Finance News - June 6th RBA hikes rates again as Aussies' financial "misery index" hits highest point since the GFC The RBA has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% at its monthly meeting for June 2023, putting more pressure on borrowers.
Finance News - June 6th How to earn an extra $2,600 a year on your savings Rising rates have been good news for savers but it’s important not to be complacent. Effie Zahos shares her tips to help you get the best return on your savings.
Finance News - May 25th Could you pass this financial literacy quiz? Put your money knowledge to the test with Canstar’s TestMyMoneyIQ quiz. Only 54% of Aussies passed – can you?
Finance News - May 2nd RBA May rate hike: Average Aussies now need a $6,400 pay bump to keep up After giving Australian borrowers a month's break over Easter, the RBA has raised the cash rate again at its May 2023 meeting.
Finance News - May 2nd Cheap fixed rate home loans: Is it a good time to lock in? There are some very competitive fixed-rate loans on the market but should you be locking in now? Here’s what to consider.
Finance News - April 14th Free financial advice: What to look out for and where to find it Here are some ways you may be able to get free financial advice, as well as factors to consider when speaking to an advisor about your money.
Finance News - March 10th CommBank has hiked variable home loan rates in response to the RBA CommBank has announced that it will raise variable home loan rates after the RBA board raised the cash rate again.
Finance News - March 9th ANZ has hiked variable home loan rates in response to the RBA ANZ has announced that it will raise variable home loan rates after the RBA board raised the cash rate again.
Finance News - March 9th Westpac has hiked variable home loan rates in response to the RBA Westpac has announced that it will raise variable home loan rates after the RBA board raised the cash rate again.
Finance News - March 9th NAB has hiked variable home loan rates in response to the RBA NAB has announced that it will raise variable home loan rates after the RBA board raised the cash rate again.
Finance News - March 7th RBA urged to consider the “human" cost of rate rises as it hikes again The RBA has raised the cash rate again this month, with the central bank urged to consider the "human" cost of constant hikes.
Finance News - March 7th Strategies to help you make it to the first rate cut Worried about how to keep up with the increasing repayments on your home loan? Effie Zahos shares her tips to help you survive until rates start falling again.
Finance News - February 7th Banks vs non-banks: What you need to know about home loan rates Not all lenders treat cash rate rises the same way. Here’s what you need to know about banks and non-banks.
Finance News - February 7th RBA hikes cash rate again as savings buffers "pretty much exhausted" The RBA has raised the cash rate at its first meeting of 2023, with warnings that Aussie borrowers will need to begin tightening their belts.
Finance News - February 6th Tax deadlines for 2023 in Australia Canstar wraps up the key deadlines from the ATO to help you move into 'pole position', and where you want to be, for tax time.
Finance News - February 2nd Inflation figures bring more pain to household budgets Rising inflation pushes up the price of many goods and services you use in your life. So what’s going up and what can you do about it?
Finance News - January 17th Australia’s worst-performing super funds If you've got a MySuper or a Choice super account then here's how to check if your product is underperforming, or not.
Finance News - December 7th December cash rate hike: which banks are increasing savings rates? Borrowers will soon be hit with higher mortgage repayments, but there is a silver lining for some savers.