<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Finance Mutual Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Brokers and Clients with Local Expertise - Building Stronger Futures Together]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:07:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.financemutual.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Cash rate update for June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 4.35%. Today’s decision reflects the RBA’s cautious approach as it continues to assess inflation, economic growth and the impact of previous interest rate changes. While inflation remains above the RBA’s target range, higher interest rates continue to weigh on household spending and broader economic activity. There also remains uncertainty around property prices following last month’s proposed taxation...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/cash-rate-update-for-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e9fd68b728cc93fee217</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_81b910065d7643d9b4752dd7c42854d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the rise of natural swimming pools, offering a more sustainable way to enjoy the outdoors year-round, to the growing influence of the Bank of Mum and Dad in today’s property market, this edition covers the shifts shaping how Australians live. With energy costs front of mind this winter, it also highlights simple ways to uncover savings hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re looking to create a more efficient home, plan your next move, or simply embrace the slower pace of winter, we hope...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/welcome-to-the-winter-2026-edition-of-haven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e97f870c7bdb8f42880b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:48:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_2efd0bb9c66f4d93bdeee070697f314d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash rate update for May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25%, with the official cash rate now sitting at 4.35%. Today’s decision reinforces the RBA’s ongoing priority to bring inflation back within its 2–3% target range. The decision was supported by data released last week which showed inflation has continued to increase, largely due to global conflict-driven supply issues and higher fuel costs. The data highlighted: Headline inflation has risen to 4.6% for...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/cash-rate-update-for-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e8fbea99be7096ea78b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_4dc8b0e5b67b49fb800c478a4e13adc2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash rate update for March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today’s meeting, taking the official cash rate to 4.10%. The decision reflects the RBA’s ongoing focus on returning inflation to its 2-3% target range, with the latest data showing inflation pressures remain elevated. Recent economic indicators highlight: Headline inflation sits at 3.8% for the 12 months to January 2026, remaining above the RBA’s target range. Underlying (trimmed mean) inflation...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/cash-rate-update-for-march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e817419af4c003fe02f5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_4dc8b0e5b67b49fb800c478a4e13adc2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the season shifts and routines settle, Autumn is the perfect time to take stock, plan ahead, and make informed decisions about your home and finances. In this edition, we focus on practical insights to help homeowners feel more confident and prepared. Our insurance feature unpacks some of the most common exclusions that can catch homeowners off guard, those small details in policies that can turn into big headaches if you’re not aware of them. We also look ahead to the year to come with...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/welcome-to-the-autumn-2026-edition-of-haven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e5d560614caf66bb04ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_87dc394e95e747eb801342ffb78d38a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash rate update for February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today’s meeting. The current cash rate now sits at 3.85%. This month’s decision reflects the RBA’s commitment to restoring price stability, with the latest data indicating: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8% in the 12 months to December 2025 and remains above the RBA’s 2%-3% target range. Underlying (trimmed mean) inflation sits at 3.3%, the RBA’s preferred underlying measure, helping...]]></description><link>https://www.financemutual.com.au/post/cash-rate-update-for-february-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55e29360614caf66bafaaf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/344f25_a4d9b59917e7410c85fed5037f03821f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FMA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>