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Black Friday sales set to surge after sluggish year
The National Retail Association expects there will be up to $6.3 billion worth of sales over a four-day period. A Finder survey of 1,063 people showed up to 9.3 million Australians have already taken part or planned to shop the sales. Awareness of the sales event here is now almost as high as the Boxing Day sales.
Best super funds in Australia 2023: Hostplus, Australian Super, Aware Super, UniSuper and HESTA are... Finder has praised Hostplus, Australian Super, Aware Super, UniSuper and HESTA in its annual superannuation round up. It found that Hostplus' indexed balanced plan stood out as this year's best low fee super fund, with fees of $122 per year on a $50,000 balance. A survey found the average Aussie thinks they'll need $641,223 in superannuations for when they stop working - and most have no-where near that much.
Dyson, Bed Threads, PlayStation: Best Black Friday Deals A Finder survey of over 1000 people revealed that 46 per cent of Australians have, or are planning to, shop the sales this year. In terms of popularity, Black Friday (30 per cent) has overtaken the Boxing Day sales (26 per cent).
Dyson, Bed Threads, PlayStation: Best Black Friday Deals A Finder survey of over 1000 people revealed that 46 per cent of Australians have, or are planning to, shop the sales this year. Black Friday (30 per cent) has overtaken the Boxing Day sales (26 per cent).
Dyson, Bed Threads, PlayStation: Best Black Friday Deals A Finder survey of over 1000 people revealed that 46 per cent of Australians have, or are planning to, shop the sales this year. In terms of popularity, Black Friday (30 per cent) has overtaken the Boxing Day sales (26 per cent).
Doomsday prepping goes mainstream: 'Bug out bags' fly off shelves as a third of Americans admit to... Finder surveyed 2,179 people who said they spent on average $149 on prepping between April 2022 and April 2023. One third of Americans bought prepper supplies like food, water, toilet paper and survival kits at a cost of $11 billion in that period. 40 percent of Gen Z said they spend money on doomsday supplies, just beating millennials at 39 percent.
Aussies put record number of purchases on credit cards amid cost-of-living crisis Australians put a record number of purchases on credit cards in the month of June. 301 million purchases on plastic, according to Finder analysis of Reserve Bank of Australia data. Those purchases cost a massive $34 billion, marking an 8.4 per cent increase on Aussies' monthly credit card spending over the past year.
Experts predicting relief for millions of mortgage holders next week The majority of panelists surveyed for Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey said they believe the Reserve Bank of Australia will hold the cash rate at 4.1 per cent in August. Rents are up 11 per cent nationwide over the past year, because of ongoing strong demand and very low vacancy rates.
Finder survey lists Australians' most common money mistakes including unused subscriptions costing... 8.3million people making mistakes costing thousands 17 per cent forgot to cancel free trial such as streaming. Finder survey lists Australians' most common money mistakes including unused subscriptions costing them up to $1,040 a year.
Unexpected victims of Australia's crippling cost of living crisis emerge According to Finder's research, more than three million Aussies throughout the country have been left with no option but to cut back on spending on their furry friends. A staggering 200,000 households have gone as far as giving up pets altogether. One in four pet owners are downgrading on their pet food and sourcing cheaper alternatives.
'Greatest country' for holidays has £1.46 pints, safaris, beaches and penguins South Africa was voted the 'greatest country on Earth' for a holiday by tourists. Finder says it sells the average pint for just £1.46 - way down from London’s average of £5.99.
Australians struggling to pay off credit card debt as cost of living rises Australians had $40.3 billion on credit cards in May, with 46 per cent accruing interest. Finder surveyed 603 people with a credit card, with 16 per cent admitting they were over their limit or unable to make repayments. Money expert Sarah Megginson said Australians were becoming more dependent on credit.
Brits to spend £700 more on summer holidays – with nearby country most popular Brits expected to spend £2,115 on foreign breaks including accommodation, flights and spending cash – up 48% from an average of £1,425 last year. Spain is still the number one destination to visit, according to personal finance comparison site Finder. UK residents spent £11billion there last year and it expects 2023 to be the same.
Petrol price pain: Here’s how drive down the cost Petrol prices in Sydney and Melbourne hit $2 around the start of the month, though they have moderated somewhat to near $1.80. Australians spend just under $100 a week on fuel on average, placing it firmly in the top 10 household expenses. Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker rates it the third most stressful expense behind housing (rent/mortgage) and food.
Another nail-biter interest rate call looms The RBA board is due to meet on Tuesday afternoon for the June cash rate call. The bank has lifted interest rates 11 times since May last year in a bid to stamp down rising prices. Of the 39 experts and economists surveyed by Finder, a slender majority - 22 out of the 39 - foresaw the RBA staying on the sidelines this month.
Where 'bank of mum and dad' are handing out the most - and how the median property value compares Australian parents are planning on shelling out large sums of money to help their children buy homes, according to research from Finder. But with interest rates rising and inflation hitting everyone, not every parent can be as generous as they would like to be. The research found substantial discrepancies between states in how much parents plan to give their kids.
Mother's Day Australia gift ideas and what not to get her Aussies are set to spend a combined $1billion or $82 each on Mother's Day presents this year according to Finder data. Hundreds of mums have taken to social media to share the worst gifts they've ever received. On the no-go present list included anything adorned with the phrase 'World's Best Mum'
Mother's Day Australia gift ideas and what not to get her Aussies are set to spend a combined $1billion or $82 each on Mother's Day presents this year according to Finder data. Hundreds of mums have taken to social media to share the worst gifts they've ever received. On the no-go present list included anything adorned with the phrase 'World's Best Mum'
Hope builds for possible end to interest rate hikes More than a third of 42 experts polled by comparison site Finder expect the RBA to hold fire. Cooler-than-expected monthly inflation data - coming in at 6.8 per cent in the 12 months to February - and moderating retail spending has fuelled the case for a pause. The RBA governor Philip Lowe will still have to front the media on Wednesday.
Australians bracing for health insurance price hikes Health insurance premiums are expected to rise by an average of 2.9 per cent this year, according to comparison service iSelect. Increases start on Saturday for eight funds, while other insurers have postponed this year's premium increases as they did last year. Finder health insurance expert James Martin urged people to switch funds to save on the cost of cover.
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