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‘Missed opportunity’: Aussies respond to 2020 Federal Budget

When Australians took to Twitter during tonight's Budget Speech, it was less to celebrate what was included in the government's spending plan, and more to point out just what was missing.

RBA holds cash rate 0.25% ahead of tonight’s Federal Budget

Prospective mortgage holders, those with variable loans or those looking to refinance have been denied further relief from the RBA.

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme extended for 10,000 Aussies

Ten thousand Aussies will be one step closer to buying their first home after the government extended the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

‘No sense’: Consumer groups slam lending changes

"These proposals are the kind of short-sighted thinking that led to the global financial crisis," says Consumer Action Law Centre CEO Gerard Brody.

Unemployment is down but more tough times ahead

The economy generated 111,000 new jobs in August but the gains may be fleeting, with more financial pain ahead for struggling Aussies.

‘Our world has no rulebook on how to come out of this pandemic’

How long will it take for the nation to recover from the coronavirus crisis? We asked six economists for their take on how tough the next few months will be.

Ask Paul: We have $100k in offset, should we buy property or shares?

With $100,000 in offset against their home, Nick and his wife are keen to start investing. "If your work is not secure, I'd be hanging onto your cash," says Paul.

The news that could spoil Warren Buffett’s 90th birthday celebrations

Legendary investor Warren Buffet turns 90 on Sunday, but will it be a happy birthday for the Oracle of Omaha after this announcement?

Trump v Biden: Where they stand when it comes to the economy

Election noise has distracted from the policy differences between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, so what would they mean for the economy?

Why the outlook is gleaming for this US gold miner

A solid exploration and mining pipeline and the long-term outlook and demand for gold and silver means we consider this miner a buy.
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