As the sun rises on January 1, many Australians will be getting started on their new year’s pacts. The gym will be full of determined resolution keepers; the pavement pounded by brand-new sneakers. But what about shaping up your finances? There’s no denying 2022 was a tough year for many mortgage holders – with eight … Continue reading 4 New Year’s resolutions for financial fitness →

End-of-year festivities have snuck up on us! Wishing you and yours a swell Noel and a wonderful new year. It’s time to dust off that kitsch Christmas t-shirt, deck the halls, and give Bing Crosby a spin. We hope you have the happiest of holidays and a cracking 2023. As we all bid adieu to … Continue reading Seasons greetings! Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2023 →

Repeated cash rate hikes have put many first home buyer plans on hold. So could you swoop in and reap the benefits with less competition in the market? In case you missed it, from May to December the RBA lifted the cash rate from 0.10% to 3.10%. This has no doubt hit many mortgage holders … Continue reading First home buyer numbers have halved: is it time to swoop in? →

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has driven the cash rate up by another 25 basis points to 3.10%. Find out how much this final cash rate hike of the year has increased your mortgage repayments in 2022, and what you can expect in 2023. The good news? This is it. You can head into … Continue reading Are we there yet? RBA hikes cash rate for eighth straight month to 3.10% →