Finder’s Insights column

What is the point of owning digital land, and is it time to start investing?

Women earn better returns but face more financial and cultural hurdles to investing, according to Finder’s International Women's Day report.

If you are overcharged by a taxi in Australia, chasing a refund is hard work. Here's why the industry needs to change if it is to survive.

What are the things to watch out for when buying your child's first laptop?

I travelled home to Ireland for Christmas and promptly got COVID-19. I was prepared for the illness, but not the travel complications.

Do rising house prices mean it's now or never?

We asked 1,000 Australians what they wanted to see in the 2021 budget. These were the results.

How our spending, saving and travel plans have changed.

The last time the cash rate held for an extended period of 34 months, banks changed their interest rates seven times – five of which were increases.

How much influence do Elon Musk's Tweets really have?

Micro-investing and other share trading apps are growing in popularity in Australia, but could they be making us riskier investors?

What to expect from the share market in 2021.

Discover how COVID-19 will reshape how we work, shop, study, eat and socialise in the post-pandemic future as Australia enters economic recovery.

The RBA cash rate has fallen by 1.9 points in five years, but only one of the Big Four has passed the full cut on to consumers.

Taking a deep dive into how costly it could be to put all your eggs in one basket.

Just how much cheaper was a house in 1985? We've crunched the numbers.

We surveyed 40 economists and 1,000 members of the public on what they thought was in store for the economy in 2021.

Australians aren't saving as much as they need to be, but why?

Following the November RBA cash rate cut, we round up all the potential influences on the housing market in 2021.

A deep-dive into the IMDB rankings of every Star Trek episode, show, season and director.

Various data sources reveal just how resilient the Australian property market is.

Asking rents have dropped by over 20% in 51 suburbs and 10% in hundreds more. Find out if your suburb is on the list and how to request a rent reduction if it is.

Share trading platforms allow users to invest in multiple countries, but which market is best?

Movement data highlights just how differently we've handled COVID-19 across the globe.

Traffic to Australian retailers has surged up to 125% since Australians were forced into virtual lockdown.

Here's a round-up of the rules around the globe so you can decide for yourself.

A raft of economic measures were announced over the weekend; here's what they could do to your savings and the economy

Here's how it happens and how to stop it.

What's in store for 2020? Housing boom or recession? Finder's panel of economic experts weighs in.

The RBA has cut interest rates for the third time this year. So what's in store for homeowners, savers and everyone else?

Banks are driving the interest rates of basic online saving accounts into the ground, but there are alternative products offering much better value.

Pension payments are increasing. Here's a breakdown of the changes and how they will affect you.

Don't panic! Everything's fine.

Which rideshare option is cheaper?

It's the end of the world as we know it (maybe).

What's in store for the Australian housing market? Here are four things to watch.

Which transport option is cheaper? It depends on how often you drive.

How the RBA cash rate works, why it affects savings and home loans, and where to get the best value right now.

Four key things to watch in the Australian housing market.

Where's the best place to put your money?

And possibly yourhotel room too, if you pick your cards right.

Is it more profitable to mine Ethereum or bitcoin in Australia?

How much does crypto mining cost and is it profitable in Australia?

How blockchain and mining work together.

Is it possible to mine cryptocurrency in Australia and turn a profit?

Including blockchain, biometric payments and the New Payments Platform.

There's a simple way to tell.

I don’t get the point of ODIs and here's why.

Also, 5,000 points are up for grabs with Qantas.

You can earn frequent flyer points on virtually everything you buy.

By topping up at the right time, you can save up to 25% on apps, movies and music from iTunes.

Point earning rates are falling and restaurant bills are about to get a lot more confusing… but it’s not all bad.

A winning CV is key to getting hired.

Or at least, how to get into the final 15% of applicants.

Right now, the average Sydney couple will never be able to save a deposit to buy a median-priced house.

Australian supermarket rewards programs are finally catching up to global standards, but Aussies are still missing out.

Choose the right cards without annual fees and you could score a free flight.

How the "class gap" in Australian aviation is widening and why it benefits you.

Just how much value can you get from 1,000 points?