The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate for the eighth consecutive month, this time by 0.25% to 3.10%. Today’s increase follows speculation that rates may be starting to approach their peak with falling house prices in some capital cities, decreasing demand for credit and lower October inflation numbers. […]
Don’t let them do a dash with your cash. As if Aussie home buyers didn’t have enough to contend with, now the soaring price of real estate has drawn the attention of international cyber criminals who have stolen deposit and sales payments totalling millions. Hackers are targeting loose security around the transfer of cash for
As awareness about our changing climate grows, so too does the desire to take positive action. And while the big corporates are in the spotlight, individuals also need to consider their daily activities and find ways to minimise their own emissions. Everything we do has an impact – from how we get to work, the
Kitties of Disneyland – the kingdom’s keepers Did you know that there is a population of 200-plus feral cats that live in the grounds of Disneyland, who are tasked with helping to control the theme park’s rodent population? They’re neutered and supported with an infrastructure built specifically for them, including hidden feeding stations and veterinary
Haven’s tips to keep the Grinch at bay as interest rates rocket. The message is loud and clear. The Reserve Bank of Australia wants households to tighten their belts to keep a lid on inflation. And to do it they’re making sure we all have less to spend after paying the mortgage. Rates have jumped
Congrats to our November Winner – Megan wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Megan, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate for the seventh consecutive month, this time by 0.25% to 2.85%. Today’s increase follows higher than anticipated September quarter Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures as the RBA continues to battle inflation. If you’d like to have a chat about what today’s
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.25% to 2.60%. In considering the size of the increase, the RBA board appears to be continuing to focus on reducing inflation against the backdrop of falling house prices in many areas of Australia, a weakening Australian dollar and concerns
Congrats to our September Winner – Dylan wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Dylan, and he’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher.
Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It’s time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming off a fixed rate. Don’t panic but start planning Until recently, many Australian mortgage holders have only ever experienced interest rates heading in one
