As we head into the new year, it's time to polish off the crystal ball again to predict what's in store for our economy over the next 12 months.

Competitive rates, cashback offers, and lowered serviceability buffers are some of the home loan sweeteners being used to attract new borrowers.

There may be a squeeze on the property market right now, but new Compare the Market research shows that almost 40% of Aussie homeowners are planning to sell their property within the next five years. Interestingly, around 30% of Aussie homeowners intending to sell are planning to downsize.

From filing your tax return, managing the household bills and sorting out meals for the week – more than half of Australians Compare the Market surveyed said they’ve experienced life admin stress.

It’s the early Christmas gift borrowers were hoping for - the Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate.

It seems inflation and a crumbling Aussie dollar have dampened people’s post-pandemic wanderlust, with a third of Aussies reportedly not going anywhere these summer holidays.

The big banks could be earning billions of dollars each year from long-term customer complacency, which may have even increased since the Reserve Bank's 13 cash rate rises since May last year.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it is lifting the cash rate for the 13th time, with a 0.25% increase following November’s Board meeting.

New Compare the Market research reveals the lengths some Aussies are prepared to go to save for a house deposit.

While the arrival of warmer weather typically prompts a lift in property listings, this year’s market was difficult to predict.

The Brisbane woman's dream holiday turned into a nightmare. Without travel insurance, it could've been a whole lot worse.

Lenders had been much more cautious to account for the risk of recession and higher rates that could impact long-term serviceability.