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The to and fro of economic news over the past three years has introduced Australians to a raft of fiscal concepts. Things like “pandemic-driven financial stimulus” and the risks of the “inflation spiral”.

But one f…

When it comes to home loans, many borrowers will discover over time that you don’t always get what it says on the box.

Or if you do, it was probably written on the packaging in fine print that you missed, either in…

Just this time last month, some economists were optimistically talking about the potential for a rate cut sooner rather than later.

Red-hot inflation was moderating, retail spending was down, and three of the big f…

There is a lot of process and assessment when it comes to seeking a home loan approval. Financiers need to gather reams of information, tick loads of boxes and ask plenty of questions, but at the end of it all they’re…

Superannuation is an important contributor to the long-term financial security of Australians. It’s been designed as a low-tax, investor-friendly vehicle to help fund a comfortable retirement for millions of people.
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Let me start this article by acknowledging that while strides have been made towards gender equality in the homebuying, investment and finance spaces, there’s still plenty do. The reality is that women remain on the b…

As the nation settles into its post-pandemic reality, a host of challenges have arisen – and one of the big ones has been trying to house our population.
A look across metrics described the way rental and homeownershi…

There are multiple loan configurations to choose from across Australia’s finance landscape, and one of the most popular options utilised by borrowers is interest-only periods.

Interest-only loans can be hugely adva…

We are currently dealing with complex elements across the Australian economy. Much of them resulted from decisions taken during the pandemic designed to keep the economy stable during that period of uncertainty.

Bu…