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
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.
Household spending flat in August despite government relief measures
The rollout of recent tax cuts and fiscal support measures has failed to boost household spending, which remained unchanged (0%) in August, according to data...
Big banks lead the charge in latest term deposit rate cuts
National Australia Bank (NAB) and Macquarie have taken their term deposit rates to the sword in another blow to savers hoping for higher returns.
Rents flatline across major capital cities in Q3
Rents across the country grew at their slowest pace since 2019 during the September quarter, in what appears to be the post-pandemic rental boom losing its s...
Warm August weather drives early spring shopping surge
The warm August weather brought consumer spending back to life after it flatlined in the previous month, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ...
Spring selling season fails to heat up Australia’s cooling property market
Australia's home values posted a muted rise in the September quarter, signalling a cooling property market.
Navigating Cryptocurrency Investments With Your SMSF
Investing in cryptocurrency offers SMSFs a chance to diversify and chase big returns. However, with crypto's notorious volatility, it's vital to understand t...
