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
Stamp duty savings of up to $17k for Queensland first home buyers under new threshold
First home buyers at the threshold in Queensland would save as much as $17,350 following the state government’s announcement to expand the first homeow...
Big banks alter term deposit rates ahead of RBA cash rate update
Two big banks unveiled new rates on their term deposits ahead of the RBA’s upcoming cash rate update. ...
Deep in per-capita recession, Australia’s economy stalls in the March quarter
Australia is knee-deep in per-capita recession as its economic growth further slowed to a crawl, national accounts data released by the ABS showed.
Stamp duty axed for eligible first home buyers in SA, but construction and supply still the big question mark
First home buyers in South Australia will no longer need to pay stamp duty on new homes after the government abolis...
Banks unveil key changes to savings accounts: A sign of more to come?
Aussie savers will have to jump through more hoops to earn the bonus interest offered by NAB’s UBank followin...
Brisbane edges out Canberra, ranks second in Home Value Index
An interesting shift in the property market was noted in May, with Brisbane home prices eclipsing Canberra’s ...
Australia's consumer prices rise 3.6% in April
Australia’s inflation surged to its highest level in five months, bolstering the case for the Reserve Bank of...
Retail sales rise at a glacial pace in April
Australian shoppers continue to tighten the purse strings as retail trade remained flat, data from the Australian B...
Home Loan Broker Fees and Costs
Are you considering engaging with a mortgage broker but have no idea what it will cost you? We asked them so you don’t...
Term deposits on the rise as banks seek to lock in savers
The competition continues to heat up in the term deposit space as banks boost their rates to attract more savers. <...
Cost of living crisis drives demand for sustainable homes
In a bid to beat the cost of living crisis, a growing preference for energy-efficient homes has been noted among mi...
RBA minutes reveal cash rate hike back on the table
The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy meeting in May confirmed the Board debated whether to raise the cash rate or hold ...
