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
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...
All WA households to receive $700 energy credit
Every West Australian gets hundreds off their power bills next month under the state’s new cost of living energy relief plan.
Scant term deposit movements following RBA cash rate hold
Hardly any term deposit providers adjusted rates in the same week as RBA’s cautious non-movement.
More capital cities join the million-dollar housing market
House prices in Brisbane and Adelaide are on track to hit the $1 million mark by the end of FY25 on the back of sustained demand, according to Domain’s la...
Cash rate hold extended as RBA assesses further risks to inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered a broadly expected cash rate hold at the end of its two-day policy meeting this afternoon.
Mutual banks lift variable mortgage rates
Just as when variable mortgages were moving down in previous weeks, the trend returns upwards with more lenders unveiling higher rates.
Australia’s unemployment rate slightly dips in line with seasonal shifts
The unemployment rate lowered to 4% as more Aussies found and returned to work last month, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Major bank revises RBA rate cut call amid economic shifts
ANZ has officially ruled out any chance that the RBA will deliver relief to Australia's mortgage belt, following the latest revision of its rate cut call.
Australian residential property market values hit another record high
The nation’s residential real estate is less than $300 billion away from hitting the $11 trillion mark, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reve...
Can you withdraw from a house sale before settlement?
In an ideal scenario, you wouldn’t back out of a house sale before settlement, but if you do, you need to be ready for the financial and legal consequence...
