Approvals give RBA another rate tip
Finance
October 19
Sluggish activity in the home finance sector should provide another reason for the RBA to cut official rates on Melbourne Cup day.
News: Finance
Confidence on the up
Finance
October 20
Recent gains in the Australian dollar and share market have helped lead to a small increase in consumer confidence.
The taxman wants you
Finance
October 12
Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast residents have until the end of October to lodge their tax returns if they are not using a registered tax agent.
ATO warns on tax schemes
Finance
July 20
With the end of financial year now here, you may be thinking about lodging your tax return.
Be prepared for tax time
Finance
June 22
With tax time just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about preparing your 2011 tax return.
Contributing to super?
Finance
June 21
The most frequently asked superannuation question: “Should I continue contributing into Superannuation in this current economic climate?”
Financial help is at hand
Finance
June 7
Local broker Fiona Price is supporting locals in their quest to achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.
Testing the waters
Finance
May 26
Most people start to think about retiring when they reach their fifties, and for most, the thought of retirement comes with mixed emotions.
Finance for same-sex couples
Finance
July 21
Where do same-sex couples fit in to financial planning? In 2008, the Australian Government passed wide-ranging reforms that recognise all couples.
What are the odds?
Finance
July 5
Stop turning up to work and eventually someone will stop paying you. That is the often stark reality for many Australians facing extended periods of illness and injury.
Ban bad news for non-bank lenders: survey
Finance
June 21
Mortgage industry expects lending volumes and competitive positions to be affected by new financial regulations banning mortgage exit fees.
Mortgage competition still going backwards
Finance
June 7
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia warns the crucial non-bank lending sector has almost been annihilated since the Global Financial Crisis.
RBA urged to keep hold on interest rates
Finance
May 26
Another soft month in home loan approvals should send a message to the RBA to keep official rates on hold despite pressure.
