Confident Aussies keen to buy cars

There’s been an increase in the number of Australians who intend to buy a vehicle in the next four years, with the number rising to 2.38 million.

CBA, ANZ, NAB, Westpac and AMP have "conflicts of interest" when giving advice: ASIC

Can you trust your bank to give you the most unbiased financial advice? ASIC isn’t so sure.

Credit card debt falls across Australia, while Afterpay popularity rises

Australian credit card debt has fallen over the past year according to the Australian Bankers’ Association, but is this a reflection of us becoming more financially responsible or the rise of Afterpay?

Budget travel tips for an insanely affordable holiday

RateCity has compiled a list of ten budget travel tips for an insanely affordable holiday.

"Hey Alexa, how much do I owe on my credit card?"

Bank customers will now be able to access their personal finances, transaction details and rewards history through Alexa – Amazon's voice controlled virtual assistant.

9 out of 10 Aussies can't budget for their fitness goals

Aussies will spend more than $4.7 billion on health and fitness products this year in an effort to meet their new year’s resolutions, according to research from Commonwealth Bank.

$1.1 billion-dollar cost of summer holidays for parents

The “Bank of Mum and Dad” handed out $368 million in spending money to kids over the Christmas break, according to Commonwealth Bank research.

Warning issued for buy now, pay later' services

Afterpay is fast becoming one of the most popular ways for shoppers to buy now and pay later, but new research from RateCity warns the payment method can leave a nasty sting in the tail if you don’t make your repayments.

The bank of mum and dad' loan helping millennials get a foot in the door

Forget going guarantor, a new loan from WA based lender Bluebay Home Loans allows parents to loan their kids up to 20 per cent deposit on their first home, with the bank providing the rest.

Could removing taxes on new cars make our roads safer?

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has welcomed a proposed removal of tariffs on safer new vehicles, as expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Barnaby Joyce.