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Macquarie has cut another 20 basis points off its fixed rate home loans, vastly undercutting what’s on offer at the Big Four banks.

This May, more than 55,000 cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants across the capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra are taking part in the 2025 American Express delicious. Month Out festival.

New research from Mozo has revealed that travel money cards marketed as “fee-free” may not always offer the best value. In fact, some cards that charge fees actually deliver a stronger return once exchange rates are taken into account.

Mozo recently released the findings of our annual savings report and shockingly, despite the high cost of living, many Aussies continue to throw money down the drain.

According to some reports, more than 840,000 people are booked to go through Australia’s domestic and international airports through the easter long weekend alone.

In a world where 'ethical' seems to be the latest marketing buzzword, it’s easy to feel sceptical about whether your super fund really walks the walk, or is simply ‘greenwashing’ you.

New research from Mozo reveals that Australians are leaving significant money on the table through simple savings missteps. The 2025 Savings Report analysed 264 savings products from 84 providers and surveyed over 1,000 Australians, uncovering five critical errors that could be costing you hundreds in potential interest.

The Westpac Group – comprising St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA and Westpac – has lowered advertised rates on package variable home loans for new customers.

Many young Australians believe investing is out of reach unless you have tens of thousands saved but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

You've nailed the interview, signed the contract, and are ready to kill it in your new role. As a forward thinker, you’re sure to impress your new boss.

If you're a Zoomer (born 1997 - 2012), retirement might feel like a long way off, or if you’re one of the thousands of people worldwide keen to embrace the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement, maybe not.

Your home loan interest rate plays a major role in how much you spend on your mortgage, and a variation of just 0.10% can be the difference between saving hundreds of dollars on your home loan repayments every year.

Term deposits are a great way of locking up some cash and getting a guaranteed interest rate. However, high interest rates accounts can often have high deposit requirements.

Housing affordability is front and centre this federal election, with both major parties pitching policies to help first home buyers break into the market. But while the goal is shared, Labor and the Coalition are taking very different routes to get there.

The gender pay gap is well known, and rightly so. But there’s another gap that gets much less attention: the gender super gap.

Welcome to Mozo Money Moves, your go-to weekly finance wrap, unpacking the latest shifts in Australia’s financial landscape.

Dozens of banks have cut their term deposit rates this week, an early indication that providers are confident of another rate cut after the Reserve Bank’s meeting in May.

While there’s a lot of uncertainty in the global market right now, it could be an opportunity for you to make some smart money moves with your mortgage.

There's always a little hop in our step come Easter, be it for the festivity, the brief break from work, or maybe it’s just all those chocolate eggs and hot cross buns.

Economic uncertainty partly caused by recent tariffs has seen big drops in the stock market this week. As you would expect, people are understandably anxious about their cash.

If saving money on your home loan in 2025 is what you’re after, then you've come to the right place. Discovering a great value home loan could mean the difference between tens of thousands of dollars saved in interest over the course of your loan, but in practice it can be hard to find the best option amongst the dozens of different lenders and rates on the market.

Australians have weathered a raft of economic shocks in recent years – from a pandemic to surging inflation and rapid rate hikes – and newly imposed US tariffs may cause further economic harm, potentially tipping the world economy into a global trade war.

The federal opposition has revealed that, if elected, it will work with Australia’s prudential regulator to relax the mortgage serviceability buffer, in an attempt to provide first homebuyers easier access to loans. This move might also give current mortgage holders greater capacity to negotiate new loan terms and refinance.

If you've ever had to navigate a superannuation death benefit claim (essentially, the leftover money paid out from someone's super fund after they pass away) you'll know it can be a confusing time.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.10% at its April meeting. Over the past few months inflation has continued to dissipate, albeit slowly. In addition, the unemployment rate has remained relatively stable. However, the United States’ trade tariffs have raised global economic uncertainty and concern.