The Covid-19 pandemic saw Aussies take advantage of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders to save and pay down debts, taking credit cards to the sword. However since then, spending has been elevated....
This comes as ABS lending indicator data released on Friday revealed both owner occupiers and investors saw significant dips in refinancing levels throughout April, with total refinancing across the...
With over 7 million active buy now, pay later accounts in Australia, the appetite for the form of credit continues to remain strong as Aussies look for a cost of living reprieve.
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This comes as new research in partnership between Suncorp Bank and OzHarvest revealed 47% of Australians are unable to afford to fill their trolley with groceries.
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47% of Australians are...
This comes despite ABS Retail Trade data released on Friday revealing Aussies are spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories to prepare for the cooler months ahead.
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This comes as new research commissioned by ING detailed smaller, low maintenance homes are on the home buying agenda for those looking to achieve the great Australian dream.
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The new version of the CommBank app available in June is said to deliver individually tailored content and new dynamic navigation to make it simpler, better and easier for its 7.7 million Australian...
This comes as CommBank iQ’s latest Cost of Living Report across a dataset of 7 million Aussies revealed annual spending to the March 2023 quarter increased 3.4% for those under 35, compared to...
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.9% in May to 79.0, with the sharpest falls seen amongst those on low incomes, renters, mortgagees and women.
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This comes as Aussies look to beat an uptick in property price rises despite rising interest rates in a bid to potentially avoid missing the boat.
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First home buyer lending grew 15.3% in...