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
Aussies splash nearly $9b on Black Friday sales
Australia once again embraced the United States' favourite sales event, with consumers engaging in a record spend of more than $8.7 billion despite the natio...
First home buyers must now save for 8 years to raise a deposit
New research from PEXA reveals buyers looking to get on the property ladder in Sydney need to save for eight years ...
Help to Buy: One small step for shared equity scheme
In what could be a giant leap for 40,000 struggling first home buyers, the Albanese Government will introduce Help to Buy legislation this week.
Melbourne and Sydney housing markets more affordable for wishful buyers
In a surprising shift, Australia’s two largest cities are now more friendly for would-be home buyers sitting on the sidelines in 2023.
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week, 17 November?
Term deposit enthusiasts have had a great week, with many banks hoisting the interest rates on offer in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) Nov...
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week, 10 November?
Good news for depositors, bad news for borrowers: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the nation’s cash...
RBA gearing up to hike rates tomorrow: Experts
The nation is on track to come to a halt twice tomorrow: Once for the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup and once m...
Term deposit rate wrap, November 3th
If you’re in the market for a new term deposit facility, you might have found yourself in luck.
Rental income and tax: What Australian investors need to know
Buying a rental property can boost your income without stretching out your working week. However, property investors should be aware of the tax implications ...
CommBank hikes interest rates on certain credit cards
Australia’s largest bank has increased the interest rates charged to those carrying a balance on its credit c...
75% of Aussies plan to slash spending this Christmas as rate hike looms
More Australian shoppers are setting their sights on a cheaper holiday season in 2023 amid data suggesting the Rese...
The benefits of overpaying your mortgage
One way to shorten the timeframe of your 25 or 30-year mortgage is to make repayments above and beyond the minimums...
