Are you ready for retirement? Well, according to new research by Finder, millions of Australians won’t be able to financially support themselves when they stop working. In fact, the survey of 1,063 respondents found that 23% of Aussies – equivalent to 4.6 million people – admit they don’t have enough money in their super fund…
Articles by Sarah Megginson
Sarah Megginson is senior editor of home loans for Finder. She was previously managing editor of Australian Broker magazine, Your Investment Property magazine, and online home loan comparison site, Your Mortgage. Sarah has worked as a finance and property journalist for more than 15 years.
How much are you spending on your self-care routines? Well, according to the latest research from Finder, Aussies are spending a small fortune on their physical appearance despite the cost of living crunch. In fact, the survey of 1,073 respondents revealed that 2 in 5 (41%) – equivalent to 8.3 million people – indulge in…
Are your renters hiding something from you? Well, according to Finder’s new research, many Aussie renters admit to being less than truthful with their landlords. The survey with 810 renters revealed a quarter (26%) have hidden parts of their lives from their landlord or real estate agent – equivalent to 754,000 people. Have you ever…
If you’re still waiting for a friend to pay your back, you’re not alone, according to new research by Finder. This survey of 1,085 respondents revealed 1 in 4 Aussies (24%) – equivalent to 4.8 million people – are owed money by a friend. The research shows gifts (6%), splitting a bill at a restaurant…
The rising cost of living has forced Aussies to change their diets, according to new research by Finder. Finder’s Cost of Living Report 2023 revealed the average Australian household reported spending $185 a week on groceries in February 2023, up $37 a week compared to 12 months prior – with 94% of consumers noticing an…
A Finder survey of 1,085 revealed 1 in 3 (30%) Australians have leaned on family and friends for financial support in the past 12 months. The top expenses Australians sought financial help for are: groceries (16%), rent (9%), and petrol (7%). Medical costs (5%) and school fees (5%) were next on the list. Have you…
Australian households are stuck in survival mode, according to Finder’s Cost of Living Report 2023, which has combined data from Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker (CST) and Finder’s Reserve Bank of Australia Survey. It has uncovered the far-reaching impacts of the cost of living crisis. Rising costs have impacted the majority of Australians Some of the…
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the gender wealth divide in Australia. Despite significant progress in gender equality, women continue to face significant economic disadvantages that prevent them from achieving financial security and stability. The issue of the gender wealth divide is complex and multifaceted, and it affects women of all…
Credit card spending has reached record levels in Australia as disposable income dries up, according to new research by Finder. Monthly purchases on credit cards reached a record high of $33.5 billion in January, according to data by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) – a whopping 17% increase over the year and an extra…
The financial pressures faced by young people are a growing concern. In fact, according to the latest research results from Finder, the cost of living crisis is having a disproportionate impact on younger Australians. More than 4 in 5 in gen Z (85%) have had to reduce their spending due to the rising cost of…