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How Do Home Loans Work in Australia?
Property is an obsession for many in Australia, representing not only a place of shelter but a hugely valuable form of investment. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Australian property market is worth a staggering $11 trillion... -
What Is Superannuation In Australia?
Australia’s superannuation system, or super, is the chief method by which Australians save for a comfortable retirement. The enforced savings vehicle is one of the largest asset classes in the nation, worth a staggering $4.1 trillion as of early 2025.... -
Guide to Private Health Insurance in Australia
Australia’s universal healthcare system, Medicare, is a vital and valuable service, providing free emergency medical care and treatment for all Australians, regardless of income. In addition to treating patients in public hospitals, Medicare funds a range of common diagnostic and... -
Will Interest Rates Go Down In 2025?
After starting 2022 at just 0.1%, the official cash rate is now 3.1% and tipped to rise further. Since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began lifting the cash rate in May 2022, there have been eight interest rate rises... -
What Is An IPO In Australia?
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company becomes public by listing and then selling shares on a stock exchange. Often, an Australlian company will opt to list on the ASX to grow its reserves of capital or... -
Our Pick Of The Best Money Transfer App For Australians
With nearly a third of the country’s population born on foreign shores, numerous Australians undertake international money transfers from time to time, either for the purpose of managing overseas assets or to send money to friends and family. The cost... -
Superannuation Withdrawals Explained
Over three decades ago, Australia’s then-Prime Minister, Paul Keating, heralded the introduction of the compulsory superannuation scheme by telling parliament that “for the first time in our history…ordinary Australians will be able to build a decent nest egg for their... -
The Life-Changing Magic Of Compound Interest
One of the most attractive features of our superannuation system is the way that our contributions compound over time, so that a small pile of money snowballs into a much larger retirement nest egg. This investing protocol is known as... -
How A Trump Presidency Will Impact Australia’s Economy
The election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States of America, and the world’s richest country, will have broad implications for Australia, regional trade, and our economy. From increasing trade tariffs to potentially ripping up Biden-era... -
Countries With The Highest Interest And Inflation Rates
From London to Los Angeles and Berlin to Buenos Aires, people worldwide are still labouring under the burden of price increases on everyday items. While inflation has subsided in many cases, the effects are still lingering, and in some nations... -
How To Find Your Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI)
If you’re one of the 15 million Australians with a superannuation account, then chances are, at some point, you have been asked to supply your USI, also known as your ‘Unique Superannuation Identifier’. Usually Australians are asked to supply their... -
Guide To The Average Salary In Australia By City And State
Have your ever wondered how your wage compares with others across the country? Using data from a number of sources, we’ve mapped out the landscape of average salaries in different parts of Australia. Our analysis looks at the average salary... -
Top Dog Policies: How To Find The Best Dog Insurance
Caring for a dog can be expensive, but is something a large number of Australians have to factor into their budget as dog owners. Some 48% of the nation owned at least one dog in 2022, according to a survey... -
How To Invest Money In Australia
This piece has been expert reviewed and fact checked by Forbes Advisor Australia Board Member, Shani Jayamanne, award-winning senior investment specialist at Morningstar, who is also the co-host of Morningstar Australia’s Investing Compass podcast. If you have money you have... -
Federal Budget Analysis 2024: Winners And Losers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his second full-year Budget for the Albanese Government, with a raft of measures to ease inflationary pressures, including tax cuts, the extension of energy rebates, and rent assistance for vulnerable Australians. The Government has... -
Our Pick Of The Best Employee Management Software
Managing the people at your company is a core part of your role in human resources. To do that efficiently, you need employee management software that gives you full control over onboarding, benefits administration, scheduling and more. The leading employee... -
How To Send Money To India From Australia
Australia’s Indian community has grown considerably over the past decade. According to Australian Government figures, some 710,380 Indian-born people were living in Australia by the end of June of 2021—more than twice the number (337,120) at 30 June 2011. In... -
What Is ChatGPT? A Review Of The AI In Its Own Words
If you have been paying attention to the news cycle or scrolling through your social media feed of late, then chances are you have heard about the AI of the hour: ChatGPT. Since its release in November last year, ChatGPT... -
Australian Stock Market News: ASX Sectors Turn Into A Red Sea
August 3: ASX Falls as US Credit Rating Slumps The ASX200 saw all 11 sectors in the red yesterday, following a harsh blow to the US market. Leading credit rating company Fitch cut its US credit rating from AAA to... -
Interest Rate Rises: Five Tips To Handle The Hikes
In April last year, Australia’s cash rate was at an historic low of .1%, many home loan interest rates started with a two, and the term ‘mortgage cliff’ was rarely mentioned. Fast forward a little more than one year, and... -
Federal Budget 2025: A Surprise Surplus, But Future Deficit Looms
A cost-of-living package worth almost $15 billion forms the centrepiece of the Albanese government’s first annual Budget, which includes a lift in the jobseeker rate, cheaper medicines, and energy rebates for low-income Australians. The suite of measures to help with... -
What Is A VPN And How Does It Work?
With cyber crime on the rise in Australia and overseas, it is little wonder that the VPN market is booming. A recent report found that the VPN, or virtual private network, industry is expected to grow to $US77 billion by...
Australian Inflation Rate: Budget Targets Cost Of Living
Australian Property Market: Top End Of Town Rebounds
How Do Home Loans Work in Australia?
What Is Superannuation In Australia?
Guide to Private Health Insurance in Australia
Will Interest Rates Go Down In 2025?
Interest Rate News: RBA Holds Rate Steady At 4.35%
What Is An IPO In Australia?
Our Pick Of The Best Money Transfer App For Australians
Superannuation Withdrawals Explained
The Life-Changing Magic Of Compound Interest
Loans.com.au Car Loan Review: Features, Pros & Cons
Countries With The Highest Interest And Inflation Rates
How To Find Your Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI)
Jacaranda Finance Review: Features, Pros & Cons
NOW Finance Review: Features, Pros & Cons
Guide To The Average Salary In Australia By City And State
Top Dog Policies: How To Find The Best Dog Insurance