Mortgage pain on the rise as inflation remains high
Delinquency rates have more than doubled in some suburbs as households struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living.
- by Rachel Clun and Shane Wright
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How the changes to higher education debts will affect you
How will the changes to HECS indexation actually work? And how much do you stand to benefit? Here’s a quick guide.
- by Rachel Clun
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
- by Rachel Clun
Spending the inheritance: Boomers splurge on dining, travel as young people cut back on essentials
Young people have been cutting back on items such as groceries and health insurance, while over-65s have increased spending in almost every category.
- by Rachel Clun
Shadow treasurer changes script on Dutton’s immigration cuts
Angus Taylor stated a different net overseas migration target to Peter Dutton’s announcement last week. The government labelled the shadow treasurer’s comments “shambolic”.
- by Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
The little luxuries households are skipping as they plan to bank their tax cuts
The Reserve Bank is relieved that many households have increased their savings as interest rates rose, but hospitality is feeling the brunt.
- by Rachel Clun
Unemployment increase reduces chance of higher interest rates
Economists say the job market is cracking under the pressure of the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate hikes.
- by Rachel Clun and Shane Wright
How do I get the $300 energy bill rebate? Your top budget questions answered
From cost-of-living relief to inflation, our experts unpack your most pressing concerns from the federal budget.
- by Rachel Clun and Ross Gittins
Everything you need to know about the $300 energy rebate
Here’s how the government will deliver the money, and what it could mean for inflation.
- by Rachel Clun
How the budget affects you – from students to retirees
Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.
- by Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
‘A really stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
As prices continue to increase, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.
- by Rachel Clun