NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
More Australians than ever are choosing buy now, pay later financial schemes, with families looking for new ways to cover daily essentials as cost-of-living pressures bite. New data shows consumer spending via instalments has surged 26 per cent in three years, from $469 per month…
As the colder months approach across Australia, preparing your home for winter isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protection. Winter weather can expose weaknesses in your property, leading to costly damage and unnecessary insurance claims. The good news? A little preparation now can go a long…
Imagine feeling completely on top of your finances — knowing your money is working as hard for you as you work for it. A well-managed cashflow could be the key to achieving that feeling. Cashflow simply refers to the money coming in and going out…
Overseas trips and hotel stays funded through credit reward schemes could be in trouble as Australia’s central bank cuts fees on card transactions. The Reserve Bank has revamped card usage by banning surcharge payments and cutting interchange fees, in a move experts said has levelled…
You made it. After decades of early mornings, long days, financial discipline, and countless sacrifices, you’ve reached retirement. The mortgage is under control, the superannuation balance looks solid, and the calendar is finally your own. For many, this is the dream. And yet, standing on…
What’s happening Scammers are setting up fraudulent websites offering personal loans. They are also posting online advertisements for their services on social media platforms. Once your application for a loan is approved, you’ll receive an email requesting personal information and documents. You will also be…
WHAT’S CHANGING * Surcharges costing consumers $1.6 billion a year will be removed on EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa card transactions * The cap on interchange fees paid by businesses will be lowered, forecast to save them $910 million a year and offset some of the…
Motorists will need to wait longer for cheaper fuel as a tax cut might take weeks to start flowing through the bowser, as Labor resists turning to fuel rationing to shore up supply. The federal government’s halving of the fuel tax will begin on Wednesday,…
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out. Two of Australia’s biggest banks have recorded spikes in spending at petrol stations since the US attacked…
Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers. The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday to put an end to tactics used by businesses that cost people time and money,…
Australians are being urged to examine their health insurance coverage as a hike in the premiums takes effect. The cost of premiums will rise an average of 4.41 per cent on Wednesday, the biggest price rise since a 4.84 per cent hike in 2017. The…
With the rising cost of living continuing to impact households across Australia, managing your cashflow has never been more important. Fuel, food and electricity costs are three of the biggest pressures on the weekly budget. While these expenses can feel unavoidable, there are practical strategies—and…
April Fools’ Day has a long and rich history of harmless trickery, and it can be very entertaining if you manage to fool your family or friends. However, if you’re gullible, April Fools’ Day may not be as much fun. Falling for false information or…
Two thirds of young people rely on social media for their financial investment decisions, with one in five turning to artificial intelligence. A survey of Gen Z (18 to 28-year-olds) respondents by financial regulator ASIC has found 56 per cent somewhat or completely trust financial…
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the unique lifestyle and…
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