Last updated: December 25, 2010

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CBA tipped to be first to lift interest rates

COMMONWEALTH Bank likely to lift mortgage rates out of step with the Reserve Bank, analysts believe.

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Store brands match big labels - Choice

SUPERMARKET "store brand'' products match premium labels for taste and nutrition, study shows.

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Home loan weakness continues

WEAKNESS remains in home lending sector, giving RBA room to hold rates steady, economists say.

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Fuel costs driving families to the wall

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CHARITY groups say they have seen a huge spike in the number of people seeking help to pay for petrol, as prices continue to soar.

Real men only come good at last minute

Christmas gifts

TWO days to go until Christmas but many Australian men have still to do their present shopping.

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Reserve Bank wants spending to tighten

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THE Reserve Bank has warned that consumers need to keep a lid on spending for the economy to avoid inflationary pressure.

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