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New data released today shows the important role coffee is playing in helping COVID-weary Aussies cope with the daily grind. Whether it’s a time-honored cappuccino or a trendier macchiato, caféphiles in Sydney and Melbourne continue to feed their cravings for fresh ground caffeine in the suburbs.
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Check out 5 easy ways to save money in Australia during COVID times. Credit Simple gives you your Credit Score and detailed credit report for free.
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New data released today has confirmed New South Wales was on the same downward spending trajectory as Victoria in early August, with its lowest spending since early June. Overall spending in Australia is down 5% on normal levels, largely brought down by the continued strict lockdown in Victoria.
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Check out advice from SME business members for your business during this unique and challenging time.
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New data released today has confirmed that early superannuation withdrawal continues to drive a huge spending boom and that the program has not been used as intended by many Australians. But as it turns out, many people may not have needed to access their Super early at all.
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New data released today has confirmed that spending continues to rise to 15% above pre-crisis levels, driven by the massive cash flow impact of early withdrawal of up to $10,000 in superannuation money and the impact of $750 Stimulus payments.
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We recently held 4 competitions asking for your best tips on handling the COVID crisis. We think these winning entries will inspire you!
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This week’s data shows that while spending has skyrocketed to 17% above normal levels, almost all of the growth was due to Stimulus and early Super. Meanwhile, as stage 3 restrictions enter their second week, spending in Victoria is around 15% below other states.
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The truth is, many of us could do with a little help managing our money. Even prior to COVID-19, approximately 41 per cent of Aussie households were breaking even each month, with about 10 per cent spending more than they earned1. And with unemployment rising and job stability decreasing, it’s never been more important to know exactly where your money is going. After all, we’ve got much more chance of reaching our goals if we measure our progress. That’s why…
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In Australia, some lenders are willing to offer doctors in the healthcare field benefits they might not extend to people in other professions. The main justification is around earning potential: doctors are in demand and a doctor’s salary is usually on the higher end (or is likely to get there eventually in the case of younger doctors). It has nothing to do with the importance of the profession to society or with any government regulation favouring doctors. Any preference given…
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