Australians are losing billions of dollars by sticking with their current credit card providers. The average credit card holder carrying a balance could save more than $200 by making the switch, with potential nationwide savings estimated at $1.3 billion. New research by comparison website Finder shows that of the more […]
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are joining the BRICS alliance, according to South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor. This decision follows their invitations, along with Argentina, at a summit held in Johannesburg last August, where they were invited to join existing members, namely Brazil, Russia, […]
Dow Jones, a global leader in news and business information, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments. The new venture is poised to elevate and streamline pre- and post-trade investment screening in response to the escalating complexity of the regulatory landscape. The financial services industry faces […]
A person on the average annual wage of $73,000 will get a tax cut of more than $1500 a year under Labor’s revamped tax policy – more than double the cut they’d have received under the Coalition’s legislated stage 3 plan. In the government’s dramatic recalibration of stage 3, the […]
Why is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese suddenly so keen to deliver extra cost-of-living relief – keen enough to summon Labor members of parliament to Canberra for a briefing on Wednesday, followed by a National Press Club address on Thursday? One immediate reason is he is keen to make sure Labor wins the […]
As the new school year approaches, Australian parents are bracing themselves for a significant financial hit, with school supplies alone estimated to cost an astonishing $3.5 billion for the upcoming academic year. A fresh set of school supplies, encompassing textbooks, stationery, and uniforms, will demand an average expenditure of $684 […]
As the holiday decorations come down, an estimated 7.7 million Australians, or 38%, are facing the harsh reality of Christmas debt. New research from comparison website Finder shows 15% of Aussies expect to take between 1 to 5 months to settle their holiday season expenses, while an additional 5% anticipate […]
A growing number of Australians are uprooting their lives in response to the cost-of-living crisis, seeking financial relief through relocation. Economic uncertainty has become a key factor in at least one third of relocations this year, highlighting a significant shift in priorities, according to national online removalist booking platform Muval. […]
Australian households are at breaking point when it comes to finances, with a staggering 78% expressing extreme or significant stress about money. New research by leading comparison website Finder shows Australians are more stressed than they were at the onset of the pandemic, as stress levels have jumped from 68% […]
Generation Z is putting pressure on banks to improve their customer service. Finance experts say a shifting landscape in consumer expectations is slowly unfolding, particularly among younger Australians, who are becoming increasingly pivotal for financial institutions. It comes amid a barrage of complaints and growing media scrutiny over everything from […]
