Mark Bristow

Coles and NAB launch new premium credit card specials

Big banks and supermarkets are introducing special offers for premium credit card customers, ranging from travel rewards to cashback on purchases.

Investor mortgage demand falls as housing returns decline

Investment mortgage holders may not be having a great time, with a new report from CoreLogic showing a rapid reduction in overall returns from Australian housing over the past 12 months.

New South Wales loses top economic spot to Victoria

For the first time since 2014, New South Wales is not in the top spot of CommSec’s State of the States report, having been nudged out by Victoria.

Victoria dominates top performing suburbs report

Investors in Victoria may welcome the news that their state is home to most of Australia’s top-performing suburbs in terms of consistent median value growth, according to a recent CoreLogic report.

Three-year minimum expiry proposed for gift cards

Losing money on gift cards with surprise expiry dates or hidden fees may become a thing of the past, with the government considering reforms to national legislation.

One in five Aussies aren't satisfied with their bank

The banking royal commission may have made an impact on what Australians think of their banks, with bank satisfaction levels declining by 4% over the first half of 2018.

A bad year for bankruptcies

It was a tough financial year for Australia’s debtors, with the number of personal insolvencies around the country growing over 2017-18 to reach the highest figure in nearly a decade.

Term deposit rates rise on back of property uncertainty

Several institutions have made recent changes to their term deposit rates, including Gateway Bank and Teachers Mutual Bank, as they race to become a market leader in a time of uncertain conditions.

Housing values fell last financial year - what happened?

Australia’s housing markets have slowed over the past financial year, according to CoreLogic, with most capital cities experiencing downturns and most regional areas experiencing relatively sluggish growth.

Mid-year slowdown in new vehicle sales

Australians bought fewer new vehicles in June 2018 than they did at the same time the previous year, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).