Sun, 26th Apr 2026

This week's Financial Services Online podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, discusses a variety of financial topics relevant to Australians. Highlights include tips on navigating motorcycle finance options in Australia and understanding the interplay between secured and unsecured loans. The increased borrowing amongst Australian SMEs, signifying a shift from survival to expansion, is another discussion point, with an alert about upcoming financial reforms affecting borrowing capacity. The podcast also touched on imminent financial reforms like income tax reduction and childcare subsidies. Australia's retailers will have new rules for accepting cash payments, designed to bolster financial accessibility. The show ends with a discussion for homeowners about understanding break costs when refinancing fixed-rate mortgages, in response to rising interest rates. For more context on these topics, please visit the Financial Services Online website.n