$860 million in consolidated super ‘sparks joy’ for proactive Aussies

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have released new figures showing over 66,000 Australians have consolidated more than $860 million in lost and forgotten superannuation in the last quarter of 2018.

Heritage Bank cutting rates for investors

Finally some good news for investors; Heritage bank is decreasing some of its investment home loan rates by up to 32 basis points as of 1 February 2019.

Aussie bankruptcies at lowest level in 23 years

The number of Australians declaring bankruptcy has fallen to its lowest level since March 1995, according to the latest personal insolvency statistics from the Australian Financial Security Authority.

Gen Z leads in digital payments as Aussies turn to phones

The days of getting our wallet to pay that restaurant bill are fading away, as Australians increasingly let their smartphone do the talking.

Personal loan values falling but debt consolidation loans rising

The number of personal finance commitments fell from October 2018 to November 2018, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

First home buyers claim their biggest slice of the property pie in six years

First home buyers have claimed their biggest share of new housing loans in more than six years, according to the latest ABS Housing Finance figures.

Australians seeking financial advice from friends and family

Almost one in five Australians (17.2 per cent or 3.5 million people) have been asked for financial advice by their friends or family, according to research from Roy Morgan.

Fitbit to be used for Sydney's Opal via Visa, MasterCard

If you’ve used the start of the year for a health kick and have a Fitbit on your wrist, you might be able to use it to catch a train or ferry in Sydney.

Super smart; top superannuation tips for 2019

The new year can bring with it a lot of positive new changes. Most of us are guilty of ignoring our superannuation, but this this year, why not include a super health check in your resolutions?

Your Christmas feast will be your most expensive meal this year

11.2 million Australians have admitted to overspending on food and groceries during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year, according to new research from CBA.