Consumer

The Australian dollar is currently facing significant challenges, hovering around 62 US cents, marking its lowest value in nearly five years, reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

As the New Year approaches, finding ways to save money is key, and 9News Money Editor Effie Zahos shares her top hacks for 2025. One effective strategy involves auditing household …

Over the past year, Australia has witnessed significant shifts in its cash usage and payment methods. Macquarie Bank took a notable step in May by becoming the first major Australian …

The new year has brought challenges for Australians travelling abroad, with the Aussie dollar plummeting to its weakest point against the US dollar in nearly five years. It fell below …

IGA, Australia’s leading independent supermarket chain, is facing significant financial losses in legal cigarette sales, amounting to $150 million over the past three years, due to the growing illicit tobacco …

As January 1 ushers in a new year, it also brings a variety of changes across Australia, affecting welfare payments, laws, taxes, and wages. Key updates include a 3.8% rise …

The enduring intrigue surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), from classics like The Terminator to The Matrix, is set to evolve significantly in Australia by 2025. However, experts predict that AI’s integration …

Consumers in Australia can expect grocery prices to remain high into 2025, as experts indicate significant reductions are unlikely. Retail expert Gary Mortimer from Queensland University of Technology noted that …

After a prolonged period of high interest rates at 4.35 per cent in Australia, mortgage holders are looking for relief in 2025. Economists anticipate that the Reserve Bank of Australia …

Australian small businesses are facing unprecedented hardships, leading many to closure this year. Business owners, like Belinda Jane Keehn, who operated BJ’s PJs, have shared heartbreaking stories of being unable …