Business News & Money Matters

These business owners prove not all paths to success are equal, taking a property gamble that ultimately paid off.

Two recent research reports paint very different pictures of the first-home buyer market, in a sign that the pandemic has divided the market into separate camps based on job security.

The Reserve Bank's decision on Tuesday to leave the cash rate target at 0.25 per cent will continue to dampen the effects of the coronavirus crisis on borrowers under pressure, with interest rates expected to remain at record lows for some time.

Borrowers preferred the big banks throughout May and June, but lower rates are enticing mortgage holders to refinance with smaller banks and lenders.

Regional property markets outperformed city markets on average over the past year, with local economies more immune to the effects of coronavirus crisis.

If you are fortunate enough to have some cash left in the bank at the end of each week, working out the best place for it can be confusing.

If you're having trouble understanding your home insurance policy, you're not alone.

Making extra repayments on your mortgage can cut years from the life of your loan. These savvy strategies can accelerate your path to financial freedom.

Finance experts are cautioning people who have deferred their mortgage repayments about taking advantage of the latest four-month extension.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate steady at 0.25 per cent in July but dark clouds are emerging for property prices.