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
What is an equity release for seniors and retirees?
If you are over 60 years old, own your home, and need funds for retirement, unlocking the equity in your home can be a finan...
Fixed mortgage rates rise after extended period of declines
Fixed rate home loans are on the rise again following months of downward trend, with two big lenders breaking their...
Unemployment rate climbs 4.1%, easing risks of RBA hike
Australia’s unemployment rate is back to the 4% level in April as more people looked for work, fanning hopes ...
Australian wages rise 0.8% over the March quarter
Australians have continued to receive real pay increases after wage growth maintained its edge ahead of inflation in the first quarter of 2024. But the lates...
What to expect in the 2024 Federal Budget
Tax cuts and subsidies – these are the big-ticket items highly anticipated to be delivered in this year&rsquo...
How To Pay Off Your Home Loan Early
Mortgages typically last 25 to 30 years, but it doesn’t mean you must carry this debt for that long. Here are some use...
Banks unveil major boosts on term deposit rates
Term depositors are in for a treat as Australia’s largest bank led this week’s term deposit increases, while other providers unveiled new market-...
Reserve Bank holds cash rate despite concerns over stubborn inflation
Australian borrowers have been granted another reprieve as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) elected to leave the...
Lenders drop home loan rates ahead of RBA meeting
Small lenders got a headstart on dropping their home loan rates in anticipation of another cash rate hold at next week’s RBA meeting.
Building approvals rebound after a three-month decline
The government’s goal of building 1.2 million homes over the next five years has gotten a slight push following the rebound in building approvals in Ma...
Chronic undersupply pushes property prices up 0.6%
Australian property prices continue to rise unabated, hitting another record high amid insufficient supply.
Big home loan lenders drop variable rates
Two of the country’s major home loan lenders cut variable rates ahead of the reveal that the inflation rate came in hotter than anticipated.
