Best cities for families revealed

Good news for Sydneysiders, the harbour city has been named the best Australian city for families in a recent Homeday Index, coming in 13th in the world.

No, you're not imagining it, Aussie homes are getting smaller

CommSec analysis has shown that the average size of a new home is now the smallest it’s been in 20 years.

Gender equality scorecard' finds gaps in every industry

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) have released the latest ‘gender equality scorecard’, finding that while many areas have seen improvement there is still a ways to go.

Save $1,000 by next Christmas by doing this one thing

If you’re the kind of person who has trouble saving, avoid complicated budgets and the guilt and stress that comes from unexpected expenses by following this one simple savings tip today.

Home owners leading country in terms of household net wealth

Roy Morgan research has found that despite growing levels of household debt in Australia, households have increased their net wealth to over $8.1 trillion.

The rate that stops the nation; cash rate held at 1.5%

While Australians were celebrating the Melbourne Cup, the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate unchanged yet again at an historic low of 1.5 per cent.

Two-bedroom homes are Melbourne's top performers

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) have released figures showing that two-bedroom houses in Melbourne continue to outperform all other property types for growth and price.

CommBank launches facial recognition for their banking App

Can you trust facial recognition for your bank accounts? CommBank thinks so.

Today is the last day taxpayers can lodge their own tax return

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding Australians that today, 31 October, is the last day for taxpayers to lodge their own tax return, or they will potentially cop a large fine.

Haggle for your home loan: why loyalty to your bank doesn't pay

Interest rates comparison site RateCity is encouraging all home owners to check their loans online after it was revealed some lenders are charging existing customers more for their mortgages than new customers on the same loans.