Personal Finance

Australia's expected economic slowdown is increasingly being linked to housing market conditions rather than energy prices. Weaker growth in house prices is now likely to have a greater impact on economic activity than previously anticipated rises in oil prices.

Australia's efforts to address its housing shortage continue to attract attention as new construction data is expected to indicate that home building remains below the level required to meet the national housing target. While construction activity has shown signs of improvement over recent quarters, …

Australia has entered a new financial year, bringing a series of changes that affect workers, families, businesses and everyday consumers. While many of these reforms officially took effect onJuly 1, they continue to shape household finances and workplace benefits as Australians move through July. …

• Australian household spending increased 1.3% in May 2026 after declining in April, reflecting stronger spending across all major categories.

For many households, wage growth can have a direct impact on day-to-day finances. From managing grocery bills and mortgage repayments to planning holidays and boosting retirement savings, changes in income influence how families make financial decisions. Recent data suggests that wages across Australia have …

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%. The decision comes after three rate increases earlier in the year and reflects the central bank's effort to balance inflation control with economic growth.

For decades, the question of whether to invest in property or shares has been one of the great debates in AustralianPersonal Finance. Now, sweeping changes to the tax treatment of capital gains and negative gearing are forcing investors to revisit their assumptions. Announced as …