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
Australia’s unemployment rate climbs to 4.2% despite more jobs created
The nation’s headline unemployment rate climbed to a seasonally adjusted 4.2% in July as more Aussies looked ...
CommBank unveils new term deposit rates following softer FY 2024 results
Australia’s largest bank announced big changes to its term deposit rates on Wednesday after posting a drop in net cash profit in the 2024 financial yea...
Australia’s wages grow at slowest pace in 12 months
June quarter wages growth in Australia rose at its slowest pace in a year, confirming the expectations that the cycle's peak has passed, data from the Austra...
Term deposit rates head south as RBA holds steady
Term deposit rates headed down in the week that saw a RBA rate hold.
Australian monthly rent growth hits four-year low
Rent prices across the country are no longer rising at breakneck speed, with new data showing the rate of increase slowed to its lowest level since 2020.
...What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance?
Lenders mortgage insurance or LMI can be an expensive cost on top of your home loan deposit. Find out what it actually is an...
How are mortgage borrowers holding on after all these interest rate rises?
Despite the prospect of interest rate cuts a distant possibility, mortgage holders remain resilient in meeting their obligations, said the finance chief of o...
RBA leaves interest rate unchanged as it continues to tame inflation
Wrapping up its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) once again kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35% until September.
How to Save Money in Australia: Essential Tips
Thinking of saving money but don’t know where to start? Don’t fret, we’ve all been there. Here’s a l...
What Happens if Settlement is Delayed by Buyer or Bank
Property settlement delay can be a major headache. Here’s what you need to know about it when it happens.
Banks move term deposit rates up ahead of key RBA August meeting
Macquarie Bank makes a play for the top term deposit rate on one-year terms, following a second consecutive hike this week.
Capital cities post new home price records amid slowing growth
Home prices across Australia’s combined capitals hit another record, with Brisbane on track to surpass the $1...
