1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (573+ words) Starts at 60 How Much Do Australians Really Pay for Health Insurance? We Compared It to the US, UK and Canada Australians love to complain about the cost of health insurance – and with premiums rising by an average of 4.41 per cent…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (746+ words) If you’ve worked hard and saved carefully over the years, it’s worth making sure that money is actually earning its keep. According to the latest analysis from consumer group CHOICE, high-interest savings accounts have finally started to live up to…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (536+ words) Millions of Australians may be paying more than they need to by not challenging their bank With cost-of-living pressure biting and fears growing that mortgage stress could worsen, Australians are being warned that one of the simplest ways to save…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (504+ words) Australians are bracing for a recession by Christmas with new research showing household anxiety over the economy has reached a worrying level. According to Finder, 64 per cent of Australians believe the country is either likely or certain to fall into…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (443+ words) For retirees on a fixed or largely fixed income, rising inflation can be easy to overlook at first. Over time, however, it can place increasing pressure on everyday living and retirement budgets. Everyday costs like groceries, utilities, insurance, and health…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (709+ words) Twelve months ago, I bought a 150-metre roll of aluminium foil and a 120-metre roll of baking paper from Costco. I am still using both. Not even close to finished. That, right there, is bulk buying at its absolute best…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (320+ words) The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for a third straight meeting amid fears the Middle East oil crisis could make inflation worse before it gets better. The central bank\u2019s monetary policy board voted in a split 8-1 decision to raise…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (609+ words) A repeat of the Reserve Bank board\u2019s split decision to raise interest rates in March could be on the cards as the central bank frets over the dual threats of high inflation and a stalling economy. Financial markets and most…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (506+ words) It might not have the endless aisles or flashy displays of its competitors, but there\u2019s something about ALDI that keeps Australians coming back. Now, the budget-friendly retailer has once again taken out top honours, being named Supermarket of the Year…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (454+ words) Here’s where reverse mortgages differ. In a cost-of-living crunch, any financial relief is welcome \u2013 and for older Australians sitting on valuable homes but limited cash flow, a quiet shift is underway. Heartland Bank has cut its reverse mortgage interest rate…...