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How to find a mortgage rate starting with 4

Mortgage-holders could save thousands of dollars a year with home loan rates falling fast as lenders race to cut deals before the RBA's next move.

What’s behind the latest rise in Australian property prices?

Home values have risen again, with Darwin and Perth recording the highest growth among the capital cities.

How the Reserve Bank controls inflation

The inflation rate is now within the RBA's target range and expected to stay there, but how did we get here?

Is the first rate cut since 2020 just days away?

Amid speculation of a potential rate cut, homeowners with a mortgage will be approaching Tuesday's RBA decision with cautious optimism.

Why portfolio diversification is key to combating investment headwinds

From tariffs to rate changes, plenty of factors are set to impact portfolios in the months ahead. So how can investors holding shares, bonds, gold or crypto prepare?

What a cash rate cut could mean for your portfolio

With inflation easing, a rate cut not only feels likely - it seems essential. So is the RBA about to shake up the market?

How to refinance your mortgage for the first time

Want to lock in a lower mortgage rate to save money on repayments or pay your home off faster? Here's your guide to refinancing your home loan.

How you can survive the looming mortgage cliff

Graham Cooke fixed his home loan rate at 1.89% back in 2021, until it expired this month. "Overnight, I felt the full force of 13 consecutive cash rate hikes."

Friends With Money #182: The year in review

Cooling inflation. Soaring tech stocks. 2024 has been a significant year for news, so before it ends, it's time to look back on the major stories in the world of finance.

No Christmas miracle: RBA holds cash rate at December meeting

The Reserve Bank has held rates at their highest level since 2011, dampening hopes for a reprieve amid the festive season.
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