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The Great Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook
Are you in the market for a new car in Australia? Look no further!
"The Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook: Insider Tips on Buying, Financing, and Insuring Your Next Car" is your ultimate guide to navigating the car-buying process with confidence.
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Higher Cash Rate Raises the Bar for Loan Affordability
24 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on 29 September 2026 to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60 per cent has put loan affordability back in focus for households and small business operators already managing higher everyday costs. While the cash rate does not mechanically set every personal loan or short-term credit price, it influences funding costs, lender risk settings and the way borrowers think about repayment buffers.
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Borrowers Remain Resilient, but the RBA Is Watching the Edges
24 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s October 2026 Financial Stability Review gives borrowers a mixed but useful message: the financial system remains broadly resilient, yet cost pressures, hardship requests and sector-specific business stress are still important warning signs for households and SMEs planning their next finance decision.
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