RBA’s cash rate unchanged at 0.1% for March
The RBA met today, leaving the cash rate at 0.10%, in line with their previous guidance that they expected rates to remain unchanged for some time. The market has been speculating that rates may rise as early as late next year based on optimism around the vaccine rollout, surging iron ore prices, a strong housing […]
Monthly Winner for March 2021
Congrats to our March Winner – Anjana wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Anjana, and she’s won a $5000 Coles […]
Haven Win Autumn 2021
What does Australia mean to you? As Ben Lawson’s poem (see Haven Review) so eloquently describes, there is no doubt that we live in the lucky country. We want to know what Australia means to you. To be in the running to win $1,000, send us a photo you’ve taken that best sums up why […]
Haven Extras Autumn 2021
For the little people Tasty toes I don’t like tacos, said no Juan ever! These adorable taco baby booties let your little one fiesta until they siesta. uncommongoods.com Monkey business Transform your child’s room into a wonderland with gorgeous wall decals from a Melbourne graphic designer. Made to order in Australia, the decals are made […]
Be mortgage-free by your 50s
Some tips and tricks to paying off your home loan sooner. Buying a home is likely the most significant financial transaction you’ll ever make. So it stands to reason that your home loan will be your largest ongoing financial obligation. Imagine what life would be like without that monthly or fortnightly strain on your income? […]
Open banking – what is it and how could it help you?
A new way to quickly and securely share your banking data could help you take more control of your finances. With all the news about Covid last year and its financial impact – interest rates, loan repayment pauses, financial relief packages, government building incentives and so on – you may have missed the news that […]
Is it time for a digital detox?
Have you just spent hours of your festive break scrolling, scrolling, scrolling? It’s a fact that spending too much time staring at the small screen can create stress, anxiety and health issues. Isn’t it time we all aimed to disconnect more from our phones and reconnect more with life, health and happiness? We are more […]
First RBA meeting for 2021 leaves cash rate unchanged at 0.1%
Today the RBA met for the first time in 2021 and have decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10%. Our central bank will have been encouraged by recent better than expected unemployment and CPI numbers. It will also be keeping a close eye on rising house prices, lending growth, the continued impact of […]
Monthly Winner for February 2021
Congrats to our February Winner – Zach wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Zach, and he’s won an Apple watch. Congratulations Zach. […]
Monthly Winner for January 2021
Congrats to our January Winner – Lauriann wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Lauriann, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]