Big new change in Aussie housing market
Looking to buy your first home? The latest auction results could signal an important change in Australia’s ‘unstoppable’ housing market.
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‘Ignored’: Grim warning on rate hike crisis
Aussie homeowners have been smashed with interest rate pain for years now and a leading economist warns the stress isn’t going to end anytime soon.
Surprising reason behind spending splurge
Economic activity jumped last month, but Australia’s biggest bank warns the frothy spending could be temporary.
Qantas launches epic new Bali sale
Qantas is offering travel-hungry Aussies a one-week fire sale on flights to a host of beloved international destinations, including Bali and Bangkok.
Number that will give you chills
We all know it’s hard to get ahead right now – but a horrifying new statistic has revealed just how screwed many Aussies truly are.
Millionaire blasts ‘idiot’ workers’ coffee habit
A multi-millionaire and Shark Tank investor has blasted “idiot” workers for “pissing away” their money on a daily cup of coffee.
Sign Sydney’s rent crisis only getting worse
New data has revealed the surprising area one state’s renters are being hit hardest by price increases.
Aussies ‘fed up’ with Coles, Woolies profits
Shareholders in Coles and Woolworths are licking their lips, but the public is still stretching every dollar further at the checkout.
Wild plan to scrap stamp duty for entire state
A bold plan to scrap stamp duty for first homebuyers could be a “game changer” for struggling families.
‘Don’t do it!’: Renos that make your home harder to sell
There are certain types of home renovations should be avoided at all costs if you hope to sell your home at a later date.
One in seven facing insurance stress
The number of Aussie households struggling to pay for home insurance has jumped by more than 30 per cent as premiums spike due to the risk of natural disasters.
Why $100,000 a year isn’t enough anymore
Making $100,000 a year used to be a kind of salary holy grail for a lot of Aussies, but the country’s cost-of-living crisis has changed that completely.
Young Aussie’s $27,000 debt ends in tragedy
A 27-year-old Aussie had been spending money she believed she was entitled to, until a letter came in the post and changed everything.
Secret to winning $100 million Powerball
Past lotto winners have revealed what they spent their cash on and offered advice to future winners ahead of this week’s monster $100m Powerball jackpot.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
One group keeping cash alive in Australia
A new report has made surprising findings about the use of cash and the number of businesses accepting cash in Australia.
‘Rubbish’: Lambie’s cost-of-living spray
Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has hit out at the government as cost-of-living pressures soar, claiming Aussies can’t purchase essentials for under $10.
Grim warning on Aussie housing boom
A housing boom slated to deliver more than a million new homes promises to help fix Australia’s housing crisis, but it also risks a dangerous “race to the bottom”.
PM’s ‘cost of living joke’ backfires massively
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced backlash following a cost of living ‘joke’, with some calling for his media team to be sacked.
Aussies to pay more for booze
In another blow for struggling Aussies, the cost of a pint, carton or spirit is rising from Monday, as alcohol tax hikes kick in.
Inflation news none of us saw coming
Inflation has hit 3.8 per cent for the June quarter, but some economists say that figure has given the Reserve Bank room to keep rates on hold.
Supermarket drops price of household staple
Cheese toasties are about to be a lot cheaper after a supermarket giant slashed the price of a popular fridge item.
Simple way Aussies can save $200m
With one simple act, a common financial gripe can be avoided and Australians can save $200m a year, the consumer watchdog says.
Lender desperate Aussies are turning to
A growing number of Australians are turning to a lender that finances people the major banks deem too risky.
Qantas launches massive new sale
Fancy some BBQ in Seoul or a ski trip in New Zealand? Qantas has just launched a massive sale to help you get there for less than $1000.
‘Seriously costly’ mortgage mistake revealed
With interest rates at recent highs, Aussies are spending a record chunk of their pay on mortgage repayments, however there’s a way to save big.
Aussies warned as hopes of rate cut fade
More pain could be on the way for mortgage holders and the Albanese government, with an all-important data release tipped to show ‘persistent inflation’ in the economy.
Horror sign Aussies are losing cost crisis
Australians’ changing driving habits have revealed the shocking reality behind the nation’s cost of living crisis.
Woolies unveils major update for shoppers
A major transformation is underway at Woolworths, as shopping habits shift amid a cost of living crisis.
Big bank’s shock gift to home buyers
One of Australia’s biggest banks has just delivered a big gift to Aussies desperate to lock down a home of their own.
How some Aussies will get $21k super bump
New forecast shows the average Aussie will be $21,000 richer in retirement after change in payments from this month onwards. Here’s why.
Two reasons Aussies are ditching streaming
One of Australia’s largest banks has crunched the numbers to show Aussies are pulling back on streamers and ‘micro treats’ to maintain spending on the two key things that are most important to them.
Dire reality of Aussie power bill spike
The staggering number of Aussies living in “unsafe” conditions in a bid to keep energy bills down has been revealed in new data, but for some, it’s not an option.
Property investor slams ‘boomer bashing’
A property investor has slammed young Australians for “boomer bashing”, claiming it’s not easy to be a landlord.
Real estate loses ground on RBA minutes
Real estate investors have taken a backwards step on the sector Tuesday, as the Reserve Bank minutes show the cash rate could be hiked again.
Aussies to save a month’s mortgage payment
Starting from tomorrow, Aussie families could see as much as an entire month of their mortgage repayments wiped away.
29yo’s huge change after switching to cash
A young Aussie has revealed the big money change he has made, even though it makes him sound like a “Boomer”.
Bold move to bring down grocery prices
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says increasing competition among supermarket giants is key to placing “downward pressure on prices”.
Aussie mum praised for checkout tip
A mother-of-three has been praised by the Barefoot Investor for her simple advice for saving cash at the checkout – but you’ll need to get in quick.
Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
Worrying sign Aussies crippled by debt
Australians have been warned about leaning on risky high-cost credit options like buy now, pay later and payday loans.
Free $500 still on offer for working Aussies
Working Aussies are entitled to a free $500 cash boost from the government, but time is running out to lock in the money bump.
‘Sleeper issue’ could hit millions of Aussies
There is one fear plaguing the vast majority of working Australians, and experts say it’s not going away.
Why Aussies are rushing to withdraw cash
Aussies have rushed to ATMs all over the country to withdraw thousands in cash – here’s why so many are doing it.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Centrelink ‘trapping people in poverty’
New analysis has revealed some families on Centrelink are unable to afford food, rent and transport.
Winners, losers from Qld budget revealed
Queensland Labor’s state budget for 2024 has been handed down. Here’s the full breakdown of the major winners and some of the losers.
Dire cash problem facing Aussie women
Aussie women are facing a dire gap in one key financial figure compared to their male counterparts, according to new research.
Real estate agent slammed over tent pic
A real estate agent is under fire after uploading a photo of a tent pitched in a local park with multiple laughing emojis.
Simple $10 Coles shop hack revealed
Coles shoppers are in the line to claim an instant $10 off their next shop at one supermarket chain – with bonus deals on a range of custom items also being rolled out through the month.
Paying $36k could make you $240K
Spending tens of thousands of dollars in this way could be one of the best investments you could possibly make.
Warning as $180 bill boost set to expire
The clock is ticking for hundreds of thousands of families to shave $180 off their power bill.
Supermarket reveals giant winter price cut
A supermarket giant has just announced a massive price cut on 200 products in a winter price drop designed to help Aussies keep warm in a cost-of-living crisis.
‘Easy’ way Aussies can earn hundreds
A simple prompt could help earn Aussies hundreds of dollars, as a major bank announces a new alert system.
How to save 20% on your heating bills
Bubble wrap could save you thousands in double glazing costs and hundreds on your energy bills, according to the FixIt Chicks.
Sad new reality in Aussie workforce
A new survey has revealed a sad new reality about the Australian workplace – including one key feature stopping employees from searching for better pay.
Grocery giant delivers epic winter price drop
The country’s biggest retailer has slashed the price on more than 450 products, to help get Aussie families through the winter. Here’s how you can save.
Transport fares slashed to 50c in one state
Bus, train and ferry fares in one Aussie state will be slashed to the cheapest flat fee in the country – with the Premier stating public transport will be “as close to free as you can get”.
‘Vampires’ costing Aussie homes hundreds
Aussie households are being ripped off at an astonishing rate by energy “vampires” that rack up charges on household power bills even when turned off.
‘Little left to squeeze’: Power price warning
The energy regulator has announced lower price caps to reduce bills for many consumers from July 1, but the industry has raised concerns.
23yo on six-figure salary reveals wild budget
A young Aussie earning a comfortable six-figure salary has revealed her intense spending habits and strict $400 act she does every week.
Major bank’s call on pending tax cut
One major Aussie bank has made a huge call about how people will use their tax cut cash boost in the coming months, warning not to expect a shopping spree.
$250k trap you’re probably falling for
If you’re 25 or over, you’re almost certainly making this simple money mistake – and it’s costing you more than $250,000.
Why more Aussies are turning off heaters
Despite the federal government’s $300 electricity bill relief for Aussie households, more than 50 per cent of the population are expected to ditch their heaters this winter.
Surprising detail in celeb chef’s pop-up
A former MasterChef star has launched a free pop-up restaurant in a major Australian city, highlighting one surprising “hero ingredient”.
Albo lashed for ‘billionaire budget’
The government has come under fire for its cost-of-living measures that critics say helps billionaires more than people doing it tough.
5 no-no’s hopeful homeowners are making
An industry expert has revealed five mistakes that would-be homeowners are making before buying their first home.
Surprise landmark in record $100m jackpot
Powerball’s $100m jackpot has topped a surprising landmark in Australian history after no Division 1 winners were announced in Thursday’s draw.
Budget winners and losers revealed
Dealing with a massive spend to weather the pandemic, and serious lack of workers, this state budget’s winners are few and far between.
$400 one-off payment for 700,000 families
There will be a $400 bonus for an estimated 700,000 Aussie families in one state’s budget today.
How restaurants plan to win over diners
Restaurant owners are finding creative ways to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
‘Never again’: How PM will fix horror hike
A major change to the way student loans are paid back will wipe out $3bn and benefit millions of people.
This will make you embarrassed to be Aussie
Australians are being faced with a grim reality as thousands buckle under the pressure of the cost of living crisis.
‘Feels free’: 29yo’s money hack goes viral
A young Aussie is going viral for revealing the surprising way she saves money and calling it the “the best thing” she’s ever done.
Easy way Aussies are saving hundreds
Financial insiders say one simple move is saving Aussies more than $600 a year as they try to stay on top of higher living costs.
Truth of ‘confusing’ discount labels exposed
Australia’s biggest grocery chains have been exposed for using “confusing” labels as many shoppers reveal they can’t tell if prices are a genuine discount.
Chalmers flags big boost for one group
Students saddled with unpaid placements and soaring debts could be in line for relief in next month’s Federal Budget, the Treasurer has hinted.
Why this dress is so controversial
This designer dress is one of 70,000 designs that triggered a big conversation about the future of Australian fashion.
Surprising group buying up homes
Aussies are battling explosive house price growth with a smart new trick that means they can buy a property without moving out into the boondocks.
Why financial struggles unlikely to change
Aussies struggling to pay for basic essentials are unlikely to get ahead while government payments remain low, advocates warn.
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