Many workers don't even realise they've got insurance that covers death and disability paid for out of their super funds but, for casuals, even though they're still paying they may not be covered.
Westpac will raise its home loan interest rates for investors and owner-occupiers, following a similar move by National Australia Bank.
Hundreds of subcontractors in the building and construction industry say they are owed large debts — in some cases millions of dollars — but are unable to recover the money.
Dodgy mortgage lending practices have become so rife that the corporate regulator has confirmed it has a significant proportion of Australian banks under investigation.