Big four bank satisfaction is up

Statistics from Roy Morgan released for October 2016 to April 2017 show that satisfaction with the big four banks had risen to 80.1 per cent, shooting past the long-term average of 74.9 per cent.

Debt on the rise, with Queenslanders hardest hit

When it comes to personal debt, Queenslanders are struggling the most.

Mining town housing prices still on the decline

The days of the mining boom are well and truly over, as median house prices and annual sales in major mining regions continue to decline.

Australians desperate for a pay rise

Wage growth rates sink lower, as the cost of living continues to rise across Australia.

RBA cash rate holds yet again at 1.5 per cent

Continuing an eight-month trend, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 1.5 per cent at its April board meeting.

How will the big four's interest rate increases affect you?

Yet another of the big four banks has increased home loan rates, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) raising borrowing costs for owner-occupiers and property investors.

Should I secure my car loan?

When it comes to choosing a car loan, it pays to be as picky as you would be when choosing the actual car.

The secrets to getting the lowest home loan rate

Did you know some banks compete to give certain borrowers a home loan?

8 cities that are more affordable than Sydney

When you examine the average Australian house prices in December 2016 (according to the Domain Rental & House Pricing Report) the average price of a house in Sydney is $1,123,991.

How much do you save by packing your own lunch?

It takes a very organised person to pack their lunch every day, and let’s admit it, most people don’t feel like they have the time or energy to prepare a week’s worth of food. But how much does buying lunch every day really cost us? And what could that money be better spent on?