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The RBA has launched quantitative easing – here’s what that means
You've probably seen a lot of talk about the RBA, and other central banks around the world, undertaking quantitative easing in response to coronavirus. Unfortunately, the name does a poor job of explaining what it actually is.
Where to park a windfall from selling your property
So you've decided to sell your family home. Y you'll need somewhere to put the funds from your sale, preferably somewhere where the value of your money doesn't go backwards - and it's not easy given our low interest rates.
Five mortgage mistakes to avoid when you buy property
Why is it important not to overlook lenders mortgage insurance? What's the risk of cross-securitising properties? Here are five mortgage traps to avoid.
How to get a mortgage and buy property when you’re single
Buying property on your own is not impossible but you'll be going up against couples with two incomes, so it requires plenty of discipline.
Forget loyalty: how to negotiate a better deal on your mortgage
If you're one of the 80% of mortgage holders who stick with the big bank they know but usually don't love, you could be throwing away tens of thousands of dollars.
What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring
Around 700,000 interest-only mortgages will convert to principal and interest this year, leaving borrowers owing hundreds more each month. So what are your options?
RBA cuts cash rate to record low as coronavirus fallout continues
The RBA has slashed 25 basis points from the official cash rate in an attempt to stem economic damage from coronavirus.
Changes to banking code to bring financial relief for farmers
Farmers will no longer be charged interest on agricultural loans during drought, under new changes to the Banking Code of Practice.
Four insights from Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders
Warren Buffett has grown Berkshire Hathaway into a behemoth worth more than $US500 billion. Here are four key takeaways from his annual letter to shareholders.
Ask Paul: Should we borrow against our house to buy shares?
Should Ang and her partner take out a line of credit on their home to start investing in index funds? "I hate the idea of borrowing against my house," says Paul Clitheroe.
