Big banks 'will follow' Westpac's rate hike
Westpac Bank is the first of the majors to increase interest rates on its fixed rate home loans and investment loans, but market watchers says it likely the other majors will follow.
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John Collett
Writes about personal finance for Fairfax Media, Sydney, Australia.
Dodge the pitfalls of buying off the plan
It's easy to be seduced by slick marketing but there are some things you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
Which holiday destinations have the worst 'Christmas tax'?
A holiday on the Gold Coast this Christmas costs twice as much as taking a holiday there in November or February.
Better-off age pensioners have incentives to hoard cash
Some retirees may be tempted to stash cash at home, but there are downsides.
Six-week shares race ends with all but Dartboard underwater
The US presidential race that saw Hillary Clinton ahead in the polls and Donald Trump's surprise victory created havoc on markets.
How to have a good divorce
Getting divorced or becoming separated is the worst financial decision that anyone is most likely to make.
Millions at risk of default in next 12 months but don't know it
A leading credit agency says almost 3 million Australians are at risk of credit default or other adverse credit event in the next 12 months.
DIY fund trustees fly blind without returns objective
Most of those with DIY super funds don't track the performance of their funds against any conventional published benchmark or returns objectives.
What the new world order means for your hip pocket
The victory of the billionaire maverick Donald Trump to become 45th President of the United States may well lead to a period of political uncertainty.
When financial advice is really independent
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has turned a blind eye to financial planning firms calling themselves "independently owned" when they don't meet the rules of independence.
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