About the author
Bernadette is a journalist with years of experience covering topics in macroeconomics, real estate, and lifestyle beats for notable print media organisations. She joined the InfoChoice Group in 2024, bringing her passion for writing stories that help Australians make better decisions about money.
Bernadette's latest articles
Riding the term deposit rate rollercoaster: Several cuts, a few hikes
In what could be a reflection of the Reserve Bank’s neutral stance on the cash rate, term deposit products ha...
Negative Gearing Explained
Understanding the concept of negative gearing is essential to making sound decisions when investing in properties in Austral...
Time to save for deposit shortens for first home buyers
The path to a first home is a long one, but new data shows saving for a deposit is now a few months quicker on acco...
Wages growth accelerates faster than inflation over 2023
Wages growth in Australia outpaced the annual rate of inflation in 2023, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed.
Renters turn to shared housing to overcome supply hurdles
More and more renters are turning to alternative living setups as they grapple with the ongoing housing supply chal...
Australian Competition Tribunal green lights ANZ’s buyout of Suncorp bank unit
ANZ Group’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm was authorised by the Australian Competition Tribunal, overturning the decision of ...
Mortgage rates slide down in anticipation of earlier-than-expected RBA cut
Several lenders continue to drop interest rates on their home loan products amid the release of more data reinforci...
Unemployment rate hits a two-year high in January
Australia’s unemployment rate hit a two-year high as it climbed 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the late...
Debit vs Credit Card
The main difference between a credit card and a debit card is how they finance a purchase. And whichever is better depends largely on your financial goals an...
Record home prices defy economic indicators – here's why
When it comes to relationship breakdowns in Australia, nothing has been more apparent in recent months than the decoupling between home values and housing ma...
Valentine’s Day sparks financial scams
No rest for the wicked indeed, even on Valentine’s Day, as romance scam activities targeting unsuspecting Aus...
High cash rate spurs refinancing activity in 2023
New mortgages fell as Aussies opt to refinance in a bid to circumvent the impact of high cash rates gripping the ho...
