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Finance News - November 13th

Almost half a million dollars worth of home loans refinanced every minute

A record $65.8 billion worth of mortgages switched to a different lender in the September 2025 quarter, according to new ABS data.

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Finance News - November 13th

Westpac hikes fixed rates by up to 0.35%

Australia’s second largest lender, Westpac, has today increased some fixed home loan rates by up to 0.35 percentage points

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Finance News - November 10th

Credit card debt accruing interest climbs to a 4 year high

Credit card debt accruing interest climbed by $530 million in September, as Australians found it harder to stay on top of debt payments.

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Finance News - November 4th

No more rate cuts in the race this year: is now the time to fix?

The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold today, and with mounting speculation the cutting cycle is at or near the end, is now the time to fix?

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Finance News - November 3rd

Spring cleaning contributes to lift in household spending in September

The latest spending figures show households kept busy in September, buying the tools or appliances to help them around the home or garden.

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Budgeting & Saving

Wallet Wins - November 11th

What is Amazon Renewed and is it worth it?

If you’re open to second-hand, Amazon Renewed is an option, but are the savings really worth it, or are you better off shopping brand new?

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Wallet Wins - November 11th

Top 6 shopping tips and hacks for sales season 2025

Sales season is approaching, with huge shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day just around the corner. Shoppers across the country are getting ready for some serious bargain hunting, so it pays to...

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Wallet Wins - November 5th

Earn 20x Flybuys points with new Apple gift card offer

Coles is offering 20x Flybuys points on all Apple gift cards purchased in-store until 11 November.

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Wallet Wins - October 29th

The home brand challenge: Which supermarket is really the cheapest?

One of the simplest ways to cut your grocery bill is with home brand products, but how much can you really save by making the switch?

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Wallet Wins - October 15th

26 stores you didn’t know offer price matching

Many retailers will match a competitor's price on the spot, and some will even beat it. This can save you time and money, as long as you know the rules.

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Property & Home Loans

Home Loans - November 12th

What does it cost to build a granny flat?

The cost of a granny flat can vary widely based on the type of construction and size of the granny flat. The key is to look at the total cost.

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Home Loans - November 5th

What is the average new mortgage in Australia?

What is the average new home loan in Australia and how much are people paying? We've crunched the numbers for you.

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Home Loans - November 5th

Interest rate forecast and predictions for 2026

The RBA has cut rates for the first time in four years, but what next? Big four bank economists have proffered an interest rate forecast.

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Home Loans - November 5th

Interest rate forecast 2026: when will rates go up in Australia?

Could rates go up again after February 2025? Economists at Australia's big four banks have proffered an interest rate forecast.

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Home Loans - November 4th

Home loan refinance cashback offers & deals

View a selection of the latest home loan deals and sign-up offers from lenders on our database. Plus, find out what else matters when selecting a home loan.

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Superannuation & Retirement

Superannuation - November 10th

What are Australia’s largest super funds?

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

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Superannuation - October 30th

How to check if you’re underpaid

Checking how much you should be getting paid is the first step to earning a fair wage or salary – but it can also help you grow super savings for retirement.

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Superannuation - October 22nd

The retirement sweet spot: When less in super can be more

The retirement sweet spot means having funds in super while still able to claim Age Pension payments in order to maximise retirement income.

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Superannuation - October 7th

How to change super funds?

If you want to change your super fund then here’s our simple guide on what to look for and how to transfer super funds.

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Account-Based Pensions - October 2nd

How to find lost super

Here’s a list of steps you could consider to help you find and recover any lost super you may have.

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Health & Wellbeing

Deals - November 6th

Health insurance deals and sign-up offers

Some health insurance providers offer bonuses and incentives to encourage you to sign up. Here are the health insurance deals we found this month.

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Health Insurance - October 15th

How much does an MRI cost in Australia?

An MRI scan can cost a few hundred dollars (or more), but Medicare or private insurance may cover some or all of the cost.

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Health Insurance - October 14th

How much does an ultrasound cost in 2025?

If you need an ultrasound, you may be wondering—how much does an ultrasound cost? And are they covered by Medicare or private health insurance?

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Health Insurance - October 10th

Switching health insurance: How to change providers?

Thinking about changing your health insurance policy? Here are some things to consider before making the switch.

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Health Insurance - October 9th

Can I waive my waiting period for health insurance?

Does no waiting period health insurance exist? For certain forms of cover it does. But how and when can it apply?

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Home & Living

Deals - November 4th

Home insurance deals, offers & discounts

We’ve rounded up some of the latest home insurance deals and discounts to see how much you could save on your policy.

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Home Insurance - September 10th

Jewellery insurance

What are the options when insuring jewellery? We explore the different kinds of policies that could be available and how each option works.

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Home Insurance - September 10th

Renting out a room in your home: what you need to know

If you’re considering renting out a room in your home, there are some important things to keep in mind.

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Home Insurance - August 20th

How to switch home insurance providers

Find out what steps to take when switching home insurance and what to consider when assessing new policies.

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Home Insurance - August 14th

Storm surge insurance explained

If you live on or near the coast, your home could be affected by storm surges. There are, however, home insurance policies that provide storm surge insurance.

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Motoring & Car Insurance

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Car Insurance - November 3rd

Car insurance deals and offers

Many insurance providers offer car insurance deals and discounts on some policies to attract new customers. So what deals are available?

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Car Insurance - September 16th

How do car insurance claims work?

If you’re involved in a car accident, or curious about the details of your policy, you may be wondering; how does the car insurance claim process work?

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Car Insurance - September 8th

Decoding your dash: common car dashboard symbols deciphered

To help you decode your dashboard, we explain what 15 common car warning symbols mean and what you can do if they appear.

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Car Insurance - September 2nd

What are the cheapest cars to insure in Australia?

When shopping around for a new or used vehicle, a key consideration is on-road costs, which includes car insurance. So what are the cheapest cars to insure?

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