About the author
Bernadette is a journalist with years of experience covering topics in macroeconomics, real estate, and lifestyle beats for notable print media organisations. She joined the InfoChoice Group in 2024, bringing her passion for writing stories that help Australians make better decisions about money.
Bernadette's latest articles
Stagnating home prices, rising delinquencies: Has Australia hit its affordability limit?
Australia's housing market has recorded a noted boost in supply to meet homebuyers' demand, though rising mortgage delinquencies cast doubt on their ability ...
September quarter inflation slows to 2.8%: Will the RBA cut rates next month?
Australia's headline inflation rate sank to 2.8% in the September quarter, well within the RBA target range, fanning hopes for a rate relief.
ANZ adjusts fixed home loan rates amid profit hit
ANZ Bank tweaked its fixed home loan rates on Monday as it was revealed the Australian lender will incur a financial impact from its acquisition of Suncorp&r...
Quiet week in mortgage market as lenders await for inflation signal
It has been a slow week in Australia's mortgage space, with AMP Bank the only leading lender adjusting rates.
A Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up and Ensuring Compliance for Your SMSF
Setting up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) gives you greater control over your retirement savings. Here's a guide to help you get started.
Term deposits make a comeback as leading banks hike rates
A resurgence in term deposits is gradually unfolding as several key providers, led by Australia's fifth-largest bank, raised rates this week.
Solid employment growth douses hopes for a pre-Christmas cash rate cut
Australia's headline unemployment rate held steady in September on the back of stronger-than-expected employment growth.
Savings rate war heats up as Macquarie Bank hikes savings account rate
Beginning 17 October, Macquarie Bank will increase its savings account rate to 5% p.a., offering a more competitive return for savers.
How much does it cost to raise a child in Australia?
From nappies to uni fees, the real cost of raising a child in Australia might surprise you. So we asked parents to share their stories and offer tips on mana...
Fixed home loans slide further as NAB, ANZ slash rates
Another week has passed with another round of fixed-rate home loan cuts led by two of Australia's largest lenders.
RBA Board moves away from hawkish tone as economic outlook shifts
The RBA Board in its September meeting discussed scenarios for both lowering and raising the cash rate, marking a shift from its hawkish tone in previous pol...
NAB cuts fixed mortgage rates across all terms
National Australia Bank (NAB) has once again taken the lead among major banks in dropping the rates on mortgages on fixed terms.
