About the author
Brooke Cooper joined the InfoChoice Group in 2023. She previously wrote for the Motley Fool, covering topics such as share prices, companies, and IPOs. With interests in everyday finance and wealth, Brooke is passionate about educating Aussies - especially young adults - on all things money.
Brooke's latest articles
CommBank & Bendigo Bank-backed lenders shake up the mortgage space
Considering buying a new property? There’s been good news from CommBank’s competitively-priced digital ...
The Mac & Bank First slash home loan interest rates
Growing anticipation of a cash rate cut appears to have driven more lenders to slash fixed rates, offering an advan...
Term deposit rates slashed following upside unemployment surprise
This week's data appears to have dampened the likelihood of further cash rate hikes, meaning term deposit interest rate cuts might be a theme of 2024.
Refinancing Your Home Loan For a Car
Many borrowers might ask the question: Is it possible (and worthwhile) to increase your home loan to purchase a new set of wheels?
How to buy a new or used car
The process of finding a set of wheels you like, negotiating with dealers or sellers, financing its purchase, and driving it away can be complex. Though, it ...
Avoiding mortgage stress: How much of your income should go towards repayments?
More Australians than ever before are at risk of mortgage stress: A whopping 1.5 million, according to Roy Morgan.
Retail sales soar 2%: Will Black Friday bother the RBA next month?
Australians flocked in Black Friday sales, bolstering retail turnover 2% to $36.5 billion in November 2023, the latest ABS data shows.
Offset or extra repayments: Using a lump sum to improve your home loan position
The decision to pay off a home loan or keep excess funds in an offset account is a personal one, but here are some things to consider.
How to overdraw your bank account
Have you ever checked your bank account and found your balance was negative? If so, you know what it’s like to be overdrawn. These Australian banks let...
Christmas disappointment: Big banks slash term deposit rates
It was likely a week of disappointment for hopeful term deposit holders, as many of the market’s biggest players slashed their rates on offer.
10% of investors selling property lose money
Property investors appear to have been dealt a blow in the three months to September, as 10% of sales of investment...
Australia Post to compensate thousands of business customers $2.9m
Australia Post and StarTrack business customers could receive a share in $2.9 million of compensation after initially being denied by the postal service prov...
