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
Diverging data sends mortgage rates on a roller-coaster
Smaller lenders led the mortgage movements in the new financial year, which saw variable and fixed rates waver amid...
Boost in dwelling approvals in May kicks off government’s 5-year housing target
The race to house the nation received a minor boost as approvals for new residential properties rose in May, but the levels are still below the ideal run rat...
RBA Board debated rate hike at June meeting, case for hold wins
The Reserve Bank of Australia considered the possibility of raising the official cash rate at its meeting in June, ...
Homeowners gain another $59k wealth boost from rising home values
Australian homeowners ended the 2023/24 financial year $59,000 richer after housing prices climbed to a fresh record in June.
Term deposit rates move north as potential cash rate hike looms
More term deposit providers have moved their rates up to the 5% space this week as odds shift towards another RBA c...
What happens if my home loan is declined after unconditional approval?
While it is rare, a loan can still be declined even after unconditional approval. Here are the reasons why, and what to do a...
Australia’s inflation rate jumps to 4% in May, faster than expected
Consumer prices in Australia rose faster than expected in May, delivering another blow to Australian households pinning their hopes on interest rate cuts thi...
All WA households to receive $700 energy credit
Every West Australian gets hundreds off their power bills next month under the state’s new cost of living ene...
Choosing the Right Bank for Your Home Loan: Key Considerations
Selecting the right bank for your home loan can significantly impact your financial future. Here are the essential factors t...
Scant term deposit movements following RBA cash rate hold
Hardly any term deposit providers adjusted rates in the same week as RBA’s cautious non-movement.
...More capital cities join the million-dollar housing market
House prices in Brisbane and Adelaide are on track to hit the $1 million mark by the end of FY25 on the back of sus...
Cash rate hold extended as RBA assesses further risks to inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered a broadly expected cash rate hold at the end of its two-day polic...
