Millennials take up “pay later” with gusto

Young people have replaced credit cards with the "buy now, pay later" approach, early adopting payment systems like Afterpay and ZipPay over credit cards.

Couples still reluctant to talk money in relationships

New research from Westpac shows that a lack of communication around finances is prominent among separating Australian couples, with more than a third (36 per cent) of relationships not in a financially healthy position.

Great Australian dream not dead for first home buyers

New research from Housing Industry Association (HIA) has found that the goal of home ownership still matters for a majority of Australians, with 81 per cent of Aussies believing they should be able to own their own home.

Cash rate on hold as more banks slash fixed rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, 22 lenders have slashed rates on more than 150 fixed home loans this year, as competition among the banks heats up.

Home sellers more likely to tempt with discounts

Gold Coast vacancy rates snowball in December

The latest vacancy report has been released, with Real Estate Institute Queensland (REIQ) finding the Gold Coast to have the highest vacancy rate increase in the December quarter, growing from 1.7 per cent to 4.8 per cent.

New laws costing working Aussies millions in super interest

Laws that allow superannuation to be paid quarterly rather than fortnightly are costing Australian workers millions of dollars in lost interest, according to research by Industry Super Australia (ISA).

The last suburbs left with a million-dollar median

There has been a decline in million-dollar suburbs in Australia over the last year, according to new research from CoreLogic.

Mr Squiggle $2 coin launched in Woolworths

In celebration of 60 years of one of the most beloved Australian TV characters, the Royal Australian Mint has announced the release of limited edition $2 Mr Squiggle coins in Woolworths supermarkets.

Skip the traditional roses and save on Valentine’s Day

The price of roses skyrocket for Valentine’s Day, so what options are available if you still want to make a lovely Valentine’s Day for someone special?