About the author
Brooke Cooper joined the InfoChoice Group in 2023. She previously wrote for the Motley Fool, covering topics such as share prices, companies, and IPOs. With interests in everyday finance and wealth, Brooke is passionate about educating Aussies - especially young adults - on all things money.
Brooke's latest articles
Offset or extra repayments: Using a lump sum to improve your home loan position
The decision to pay off a home loan or keep excess funds in an offset account is a personal one, but here are some things to consider.
How to overdraw your bank account
Have you ever checked your bank account and found your balance was negative? If so, you know what it’s like to be overdrawn. These Australian banks let...
Christmas disappointment: Big banks slash term deposit rates
It was likely a week of disappointment for hopeful term deposit holders, as many of the market’s biggest players slashed their rates on offer.
10% of investors selling property lose money
Property investors appear to have been dealt a blow in the three months to September, as 10% of sales of investment...
Australia Post to compensate thousands of business customers $2.9m
Australia Post and StarTrack business customers could receive a share in $2.9 million of compensation after initially being denied by the postal service prov...
Blaming migrants for housing crisis ‘nonsense’: 40+ organisations
Dozens of housing, homelessness, and community services organisations are calling on the Federal Government and the...
CommBank & Macquarie cut term deposit interest rates, tiny mutual hikes
The week that’s been was a busy one for term deposit enthusiasts, with some of the market’s biggest par...
Exploring Sharia home loans and Islamic banking options in Australia
For those of Islamic faith, there are numerous factors beyond house prices and the ability to save a deposit that can pave the way to getting onto the proper...
Term deposit alert: Judo Bank slashes rates, Bank Australia hikes
In what could be a devastating blow for term deposit enthusiasts, the market-leading rate revealed just last week has been cut.
Telstra refunds $21m after wrongly charging thousands of customers
The communications watchdog has ‘lost patience’ with Australia’s largest telco after it was once ...
Week's winners: Judo Bank, People First, and Suncorp hike term deposit rates
And just like that, challenger bank Judo has regained its status as a term deposit market leader, hiking rates by 1...
RACQ to issue millions in refunds after overcharging 460,000 customers
Queensland insurance giant RACQ has been rapped over the knuckles by the Federal Court after nearly 460,000 custome...
