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How much does it cost to raise a child in Australia?
From nappies to uni fees, the real cost of raising a child in Australia might surprise you. So we asked parents to share their stories and offer tips on managin...
Fixed home loans slide further as NAB, ANZ slash rates
Another week has passed with another round of fixed-rate home loan cuts led by two of Australia's largest lenders.
RBA Board moves away from hawkish tone as economic outlook shifts
The RBA Board in its September meeting discussed scenarios for both lowering and raising the cash rate, marking a shift from its hawkish tone in previous policy...
NAB cuts fixed mortgage rates across all terms
National Australia Bank (NAB) has once again taken the lead among major banks in dropping the rates on mortgages on fixed terms.
Household spending flat in August despite government relief measures
The rollout of recent tax cuts and fiscal support measures has failed to boost household spending, which remained unchanged (0%) in August, according to data re...
Big banks lead the charge in latest term deposit rate cuts
National Australia Bank (NAB) and Macquarie have taken their term deposit rates to the sword in another blow to savers hoping for higher returns.
Rents flatline across major capital cities in Q3
Rents across the country grew at their slowest pace since 2019 during the September quarter, in what appears to be the post-pandemic rental boom losing its stea...
Warm August weather drives early spring shopping surge
The warm August weather brought consumer spending back to life after it flatlined in the previous month, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) rev...
Spring selling season fails to heat up Australia’s cooling property market
Australia's home values posted a muted rise in the September quarter, signalling a cooling property market.
Navigating Cryptocurrency Investments With Your SMSF
Investing in cryptocurrency offers SMSFs a chance to diversify and chase big returns. However, with crypto's notorious volatility, it's vital to understand the ...
Customer-owned banks lead home loan rate cuts amid RBA hold
A customer-owned bank group has stolen the spotlight in another week of fixed rate home loan cuts, after dropping the rates on its variable mortgage products.
Energy subsidies pull August headline inflation rate under 3%
Electricity rebates rolled out in August dragged Australia's headline inflation back within the RBA's target range, according to data from the Australian Bureau...
