Opinion
Money psychology
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.
- by John Collett
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Analysis
Interest rates
Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool
Analysts expect the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to cool for the remainder of this year, giving those looking to get into the market more time.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Interest rates
Can’t bank on the RBA? Mortgage holders may have to get their own rate cut
Those with variable rate mortgages hoping for some repayment relief may have to haggle with their lender for a lower rate.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Cash
Savers told to act fast as term deposit rates tumble
There is still a window of opportunity to lock in a good term deposit interest rate, but only if you act fast.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Scams
ASIC shuts down more than 7000 scam websites in major crackdown
The regulator is disrupting scammers’ efforts to financially deceive Australians by closing the scammers’ websites, contributing to a reduction in the amount of money lost to scams.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Big four
Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas
The big four banks continue to charge more for international transfers than many of their rivals, prompting calls for fresh regulation.
- by John Collett
Analysis
General insurance
Car owners urged to be vigilant about insurance with thefts on the rise
Motor vehicle theft is opportunistic and increasing across Australia – so lock your doors, wind up your windows and make sure your coverage is adequate.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Building insurance
Consumers warned to be vigilant as builders continue to go bust
Taking the time to check builders’ and tradies’ credentials upfront is the best way to avoid problems when building, extending or renovating.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Telecommunications
Half of Australians have problems with their telco. But they don’t bother complaining
Telecommunications providers have been urged to fix the “trust deficit” with their customers, who often experience poor service and delayed responses.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Investing
How these top funds nearly tripled the market’s returns
Some managed funds that invest in Australian shares outpaced the market for the year to June 30 by almost three times
- by John Collett
Complaints surge about banks not doing enough to prevent scams
Australians’ complaints over payment scams have grown exponentially. Should banks be on the hook to reimburse customers?
- by John Collett