‘Collapsed’: Swift reaction to rate hike
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Cost Of Living
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Rates to rise ‘every month until Christmas’
With the RBA almost certain to increase the cash rate on Tuesday afternoon, some economists are predicting it could be a regular monthly occurrence.
Surprising state facing mortgage nightmare
As Australia sits on a knife edge waiting to see if interest rates will be increased, a huge number of people are already struggling.
House prices set to plunge if rates rise
Pressure is piling on for homeowners as interest rate rises could leave them struggling to meet repayments on a house worth less than what they paid for it.
Proof housing in Australia is ‘broken’
The “brutal” rental market has been exposed in an unsettling new report, which shows a huge number of Aussies are priced out of the market.
’Human catastrophe’ as food cost spikes
Rising global food prices have prompted the president of the World Bank to warn of an impending “human catastrophe”.
‘Catastrophic’: Russia’s sick new global plan
There’s one thing Russia has that the world needs – and Putin knows it. If he pulls off his plan then it could cause a “global crisis”.
How China’s lockdowns will screw Aussies
A chilling warning has been issued that China’s zero-Covid policy is going to inflict “damage” globally, with more cost of living pain headed our way.
Insane price you’re about to pay for coffee
As the cost of living in Australia soars, your daily $4 coffee is at the centre of a battle that’s frothing up over wage rises.
Photo exposes ridiculous reality for Aussies
A single image of lettuces being sold at Coles for nearly $6 has exposed the stark reality of Australia’s cost of living crisis.
House prices could drop 20 per cent
House prices could tumble thanks to a key factor in Australia’s economy which is improving faster than anyone expected.
Why you might finally get a pay rise
A phenomenon dubbed the Great Resignation is about to hit Australia, and despite the scary name, it could actually force wages to increase.
Bill question not to be ashamed of
Health insurance, electricity and broadband are among our biggest monthly bills and while many of us plan to do something about the cost, few of us do.
Self-made millionaire’s savings tip
Turns out that when it comes to saving money, buying coffee and avocado toast might not be a problem after all if you can answer these questions first.
Mum’s mortgage gamble pays off with $3m idea
Mum of four Kristy Chong knew she had a great idea for a product but first of all she had to stop people being “squeamish”.
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