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
Understanding CommSec Pocket: A micro-investing app by CommBank
Investing was once only accessible to those with substantial capital. However, micro-investing apps like CommSec Pocket have changed that.
Energy rebates temper July inflation, but Judo Bank economist warns of potential rebound
The monthly consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.5% over the 12 months to July, slower compared to 3.8% the month prior as the effects of the government's cost-of-...
Cost-of-living crisis hits the road: Car loan delinquencies and repossession rise in Australia
Rising car loan delinquencies are exposing the shocking reality that Australia’s vehicle owners are now feeling the full impact of the cost-of-living cris...
Term deposits on the chopping block: Big banks lead rate cuts
Term deposit rates continue to slide this week, with the latest drops headlined by two major banks.
Why you need an emergency fund
Are you prepared for life’s financial surprises? Discover how an emergency fund can be your best defence against unexpected expenses.
Aussie homeowners enjoy record gains amid surging property prices
The Australian property market continues to be a lucrative wealth-building asset after it delivered record-high sales in the financial year ending June 2024.
Live settlement tracking platform rolls out to brokers
Digital settlement platform PEXA has teamed up with a major home loan aggregator to launch a tracking tool that offers brokers real-time status updates on settl...
Westpac sees value in joining the clean energy home lending bandwagon
Borrowers making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes can access Westpac’s new loan offer with a variable interest rate of 4.49% p.a. starting 26 Augu...
How to Get Started in Investing for Teenagers
Teens hold a powerful advantage when it comes to investing: time. The sooner you start building wealth, the greater your potential for long-term growth.
Home loan rate adjustments slow to a trickle
Australia’s fifth-largest bank, Macquarie, unveiled new mortgage rates amid another week of subdued home loan rate shifts.
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 for jobs, data released by the Australian Bur...
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 year.
