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RBA holds cash rate but will we see negative interest rates?
The Reserve Bank has kept rates on hold at the historic low of 0.25%, as expected. But this hasn't stopped leading economists talking up the possibility of negative interest rates over the coming year.
How the sharemarket can rise when the economy is toast
The economy is toast because of the coronavirus but the sharemarket jumped 7%. What's going on?
Half a million age pensioners to get a raise this month
More than 500,000 age pensioners will get more in their pension after the government cut deeming rates on May 1. So what does that actually mean?
Ask Paul: My lender won’t give me a better rate – should I switch?
Rachel asked her bank for a better interest rate on her mortgage only to be fobbed off. Is she better off changing lenders?
A stronger economic recovery is possible, says Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of Australia has struck a cautiously optimistic tone as it maintains the cash rate at the historic low of 0.25%.
Will freezing mortgage payments damage your credit score?
How concerned should you be about your credit report if you're pressing pause on your mortgage or credit card payments during the coronavirus crisis?
13 investment risk terms you need to understand
Don't know your sequencing risk from your inflation risk? Here are 13 terms you should understand on the topic of risk in investment.
What economic recovery could look like
The economic recovery from coronavirus is sure to be long and painful. Knowing which assets will lag for longer could help better inform your investment decisions.
Why COVID-19 could put some first-home buyers in a strong position
Falling real estate prices and plunging sales volumes are bad news for property owners, but they could signal an opportunity for savvy first-home buyers.
Pausing your mortgage payments could cost you $17,000
Hitting pause on your mortgage payments could get you through coronavirus hardship. But it could also add thousands of dollars to your mortgage.
