Come to the dog side
The key to making money is spotting a gap in the market. And there’s a large pet-shaped hole in Australia’s rental market. More than 60 per cent of Australian households have a pet these days, yet it’s reported only about 10 per cent of rental properties allow them. It’s become more of an issue recently, […]
Go guilt-free this Christmas
We’ve had sober October, now try low-spender November. It may not seem like it, but the lead in to Christmas is the perfect time for a financial detox. Not only will it stop you losing control of festive spending, it’ll set you up to start the new year on the right track. Rein in your […]
Haven Extras Summer 2021
Did you know the world has a global doomsday seed vault? Plunging deep inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole, lies a global insurance policy seed vault. Every type of the world’s crop seeds – the largest collection of crop diversity on the planet […]
November cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
While Melbourne Cup Day often brings a surprise, the Reserve Bank’s decision on the official cash rate earlier today contained no surprises, with confirmation the rate will remain at 0.10%. In line with previous commentary, the RBA has confirmed the view that it won’t be rushing into a rate hike, making it abundantly clear it […]
Monthly Winner for November 2021
Congrats to our November Winner – Courtney 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 Courtney, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]
Monthly Winner for October 2021
Congrats to our October Winner – Arthur 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 Arthur, and he’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]
October cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has again confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10%. Concerns continue to be expressed that record low interest rates are fuelling a housing boom, increasingly putting property ownership out of the reach of many prospective first home buyers and placing the wider economy at risk […]
September cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has again confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10%. As the country starts to discuss what post-lockdown life will look like, the focus out of the meeting will be on the RBA’s government bond-buying program. Prior to last month’s meeting it was anticipated that the […]
September cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has again confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10%. As the country starts to discuss what post-lockdown life will look like, the focus out of the meeting will be on the RBA’s government bond-buying program. Prior to last month’s meeting it was anticipated that the […]
Monthly Winner for September 2021
Congrats to our September Winner – Bianca 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 Bianca, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]