CBA customers raise $5.8 million for drought-stricken farmers

Commonwealth Bank customers have rallied in support of Aussie farmers struggling through one of the worst droughts in centuries by raising over $5.8 million for an Australian Red Cross relief appeal.

Hobart holds best bet on affordable home loans

Aussies looking to get a foot on the property ladder outside of bigger cities like Sydney and Melbourne have been turning to Hobart as an affordable alternative in recent years.

Aussie wages continue to grow at a snail's pace

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the latest Wage Price Index figures for the June 2018 quarter, showing a low increase of 0.6 percentage points for the seasonally adjusted index.

Australia needs more homes for growing population, says expert

Australia’s growing population has hit a new milestone, climbing to 25 million people this week.

Clearance rates continue to fall across all states besides Tasmania

The combined capital city auction clearance rates have continued to call, with June results dropping 6.8 percentage points to 57.8 per cent - the lowest result since December 2012 (50.9 per cent).

Spending on pets has paws-itively exploded, increases 90%

The amount Australians spend on their furry friends has increased by 90 per cent over the last two years, according to research from Commonwealth Bank.

How Aussies are spending their tax refund

To splurge or not to splurge, that is the question for Aussies when they get their tax refunds this financial year.

Millennials may have debt; but they're smart about paying it off

New research from ING shows that while millennials have an inclination towards accumulating debt, they’re more serious about paying it off than many would believe.

Australian property prices predicted to fall well into 2019

Australian sentiment towards property is at a two-year low, and it’s expected to worsen as property prices in most major cities are predicted to keep falling well into 2019 according to NAB economists.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about peer-to peer-lending

How exactly do P2P online loan platforms work, and should you trust them over traditional lenders? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about peer-to-peer lending.