Mark Bristow

Steady jobs growth keeps unemployment stable

The latest job figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the nation’s unemployment rate held steady over October 2017.

SA scraps bank tax

South Australia’s proposed bank tax has been shelved by the state government, before the bill could be knocked back in the state's upper house for a second time.

eftpos starts Android Pay rollout

ANZ and Cuscal have added eftpos functionality to their Android Pay services, providing more flexibility and options for Australians to conveniently manage their payments while shopping.

Aussies to splurge on online shopping this Christmas

New research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan is predicting that Australians will spend more than $50 billion in retail stores this Christmas season.

Westpac cuts credit card rewards, launches new Amex cards

Westpac and American Express have shaken up the way they offer credit card rewards, with the announcement of a new partnership.

Qantas and Uber offering reward points on airport rides

As well as earning Frequent Flyer points on airline flights, Australians can now also earn points on trips to and from the airport, thanks to a new partnership between Qantas and Uber.

What is LVR?

LVR stands for Loan to Value Ratio, and is a comparison of how much you’re borrowing with your mortgage (the Loan) to how much the property you’re purchasing is worth (the Value).

Pros and cons of car loans versus cash car sales

When buying a car, it’s important to consider all of your options. As well as thinking about what car you should buy, you should consider how you plan to pay for it. There are several different options available, each with their own pros and cons, including paying cash to buy a car upfront, and taking out a car loan to be repaid over time.

What is the purchase rate?

When you think of credit card interest rates, you’re probably thinking of the purchase rate – the interest you’ll need to pay on typical credit card purchases, made in-store or online.

Affordability eases for owner occupiers, toughens for investors

While increasing levels of government regulation have made housing affordability tougher for property investors in recent months, conditions have eased slightly for owner occupiers as a result, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).