First home buyers take the bull by the horns, as the rest of the market shies away

ABS figures reveal first home buyers are showing signs of life in March, in an otherwise tumbling housing finance market.

ScoMo and Shorten go guarantor for first home buyers

The government is set to take over the role of guarantor by helping some first home buyers get into the market with as little as a 5 per cent deposit.

More Aussies retiring without enough savings to self-fund

According to the latest Roy Morgan research, the number of people intending to retire in the next 12 months is growing, but their savings balances are not.

We’ve crunched the numbers on the highest-earning frequent flyer cards

As banks quietly shake up the credit card landscape by hiking interest rates and shaving earn rates on some rewards schemes, RateCity.com.au has crunched the numbers on the highest-earning frequent flyer cards.

What to read, watch and follow to become a home loan expert

You wouldn’t buy a car without first giving it a test drive, so why would you make the biggest financial decision of your life without arming yourself with as much information as possible?

The best home renovation apps to inspire upgrades

The right loan can help you renovate, but before you get there, take a moment for yourself and work out what you’ll do differently with these handy apps.

Aussie personal wealth is falling, but you can still come out on top

Our personal wealth is declining, but you can make some simple changes that put you ahead today.

Your credit card could earn double rewards points this long weekend

RateCity research has revealed that if you’re planning on turning your long weekend into an excuse for an overseas holiday, there are some credit cards that offer you a double dose of rewards points.

First home buyers – it’s now or never

If you’ve been scrimping and saving for your first home, you may want to consider buying sooner rather than later while the property market is still hot – er – cold.

Is the grass greener for homebuyers outside of Sydney?

If you’re looking to buy your first or next home and considering moving away from Sydney to do so, there are two factors you should keep in mind – how much money and how much time you can save.