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
Jobless rate increases amid strong labour demand
Australia’s headline jobless rate rose to 4.1% in June, reinforcing the prospects of another RBA cash rate hold to sustain labour market gains.
Two major banks boost one-year term deposit rates
CommBank and NAB have recently hiked term deposit rates on one-year terms, in what appears to be an anticipation of the cash rate increasing.
Guide to Buying Foreclosed Homes in Australia
Buying a foreclosed property can be a mixed bag of risks and opportunities. Here’s everything you need to know to determine if investing in a repossessed ...
Short-term deposit rates on the slide
A former term deposit market leader has moved further away from the top of the heap after another round of rate cuts in this week's TD movements.
How Do Caravan Loans Work?
Turn your dream of exploring the great outdoors into reality with the right caravan loan tailored to your needs.
Diverging data sends mortgage rates on a roller-coaster
Smaller lenders led the mortgage movements in the new financial year, which saw variable and fixed rates waver amid mixed economic signals.
Boost in dwelling approvals in May kicks off government’s 5-year housing target
The race to house the nation received a minor boost as approvals for new residential properties rose in May, but the levels are still below the ideal run rate.
RBA Board debated rate hike at June meeting, case for hold wins
The Reserve Bank of Australia considered the possibility of raising the official cash rate at its meeting in June, but ultimately opted to leave the policy sett...
Homeowners gain another $59k wealth boost from rising home values
Australian homeowners ended the 2023/24 financial year $59,000 richer after housing prices climbed to a fresh record in June.
Term deposit rates move north as potential cash rate hike looms
More term deposit providers have moved their rates up to the 5% space this week as odds shift towards another RBA cash rate lift.
What happens if my home loan is declined after unconditional approval?
While it is rare, a loan can still be declined even after unconditional approval. Here are the reasons why, and what to do about it.
Australia’s inflation rate jumps to 4% in May, faster than expected
Consumer prices in Australia rose faster than expected in May, delivering another blow to Australian households pinning their hopes on interest rate cuts this y...
