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AUSSIES ARE STILL FEELING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRUNCH, BUT MANY ARE SAVING WITH PURPOSE
Australians are still under significant financial pressure, but new research suggests many are responding not with panic, but with a more focused and adaptable approach to money.
May 282 min read


AUSSIES REGRET SPENDING MONEY AS COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURE BITES
Millions of Australians are experiencing buyer’s remorse as rising living costs force households to rethink everything from fashion splurges to expensive holidays and car purchases.
May 272 min read


COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURES PUSH AUSTRALIANS TO RETHINK HOW THEY SHOP
Cost-of-living pressures are reshaping how Australians spend, with households becoming more deliberate about where, how, and what they buy.
Apr 242 min read


CREDIT CARD WINNERS REVEALED AS ANZ CLAIMS TOP HONOUR
Finder’s annual Credit Card Awards raise fresh questions about whether these rankings genuinely help consumers or simply reinforce the status quo.
Feb 202 min read


LONELY SCHOONERS: AUSSIES QUIT SHOUTING ROUNDS AS PUB TRADITION GETS TOO PRICEY
The great Australian tradition of shouting a round is quietly dying at the bar, with new research revealing nearly one in three Australians have stopped buying drinks or food for their mates altogether.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


THE COMMON MISTAKES WE MAKE WITH OUR JEWELLERY
Searches for Black Friday jewellery deals have exploded, but experts warn that without proper care and insurance, new gems could quickly lose their shine and their value.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


IS THE BANK OF MUM AND DAD BREAKING THE MARKET? EXPERTS DIVIDED!
As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares to make its November cash rate call, economists are split not just on interest rates, but on whether parents are quietly rewriting the property playbook.
Nov 5, 20252 min read


OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST BROOKE HANSON INVESTS IN GLUTEN-FREE BREWING
Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson has joined TWØBAYS Brewing Co as a retail investor, backing the Mornington Peninsula-based company’s mission to make Australian beer culture more inclusive for people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.
Oct 17, 20252 min read


AUSTRALIA’S EIGHT-BILLION-DOLLAR COFFEE HABIT OUTSTRIPS SOME PACIFIC ECONOMIES
Australians are spending more than 8 billion dollars a year on coffee, according to new research commissioned by dairy co-operative Norco to mark International Coffee Day.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


AUSTRALIA’S LIFESTYLE MARKETS SHIFT AS BUYERS CHASE AFFORDABILITY
Lifestyle property hotspots are reshuffling as buyers look beyond premium coastal names to cheaper regional options, according to the 2025 Ray White Regional Report.
Oct 8, 20253 min read


AUSTRALIAN KIDS POWER A $623 MILLION MINI-ECONOMY, REPORT FINDS
Australian kids are rewriting the rules of money, according to new research from Spriggy, which reveals they now power a $623 million economy.
Oct 3, 20252 min read


AUSSIES CUT DINING TO FUND HOLIDAYS, WITH 55% PRIORITISING TRAVEL BUDGETS
New research shows that Australians are trimming their dining out, takeaway, and entertainment expenses to bankroll getaways, with many opting for closer, cheaper trips as costs bite.
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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