An everyday transaction banking account is the base product for most people’s relationship with their bank. An everyday bank account is necessary to get paid [...]
When opening your own small business, there is a lot to do. Once you’ve settled on a business name and set up your ABN, it’s [...]
It’s always a good time to start saving money. Whether you’re saving up for a trip or growing your emergency fund, everyone should be putting [...]
So, you and your new beau have been going steady for a few months and you’re thinking about moving in together? You’ve probably got a [...]
Australian businesses are required by law to make contributions to employees’ super funds, where it is invested on our behalf by professional investment managers for [...]
Your superannuation fund is like the piggy bank you had as a kid - somewhere you put money until one day you opened it and [...]
What is a savings account? In short, it's a place to store and grow your money while still allowing you to access it in the [...]
Choosing a savings account that’s right for you is the very first step to achieving your savings goals. Typically, savings accounts offer low or no [...]
If you’re in the market for a new savings account, why not invest in a high interest savings account? Offering higher returns than a regular [...]
If you've set yourself a savings goal or you're trying to grow a rainy day fund, it might be time to invest in a savings [...]
If you're looking to grow your savings, it might be time to invest in a savings account. Alternatively, you might want to switch savings accounts [...]
As part of the 2017 Federal Budget, the Government introduced a number of changes to Australia's superannuation laws. If you're retired, or are looking to [...]
To run a business in Australia you need to operate fairly and ethically and that means working within the confines of the Competition and Consumer [...]
Some people find it easier to manage a budget and account for every last cent than to put 10% of their income away in case [...]
Just because many millennials struggle to break into the property market doesn't mean they're not able to save. In fact, millennials are among some of [...]
Retirement doesn’t come cheap. If you’re hoping to maintain a comfortable standard of living long after ceasing work, it’s worth looking into investment options beyond [...]
Whether you're a committed saver or just getting started, the right savings account can help build your wealth for the future and give you the [...]
Many grandparents like to help their youngest family members by opening and contributing to a savings account for them. But how do you know which [...]
Taking out a personal loan can put you in the fast lane to achieving your financial and lifestyle goals. Whether you want to purchase a [...]
Did you know that a staggering 43% of Australians don’t save? Whether you want to buy a bigger house, take your family on an overseas [...]
Most of us have a transaction account that we use on a regular basis, but did you know that setting up a linked savings account [...]
With the average life expectancy increasing and the cost of living rising, some Australians may be worried their retirement savings won’t last. The first things [...]
Climbing the corporate ladder is hard work, and you’ll naturally want to take some time out occasionally. Traveling is a great way to rest, recharge [...]
Transaction banking accounts are not all the same. All accounts offer Eftpos debit card transactions, but some go further and offer many more ways to [...]
This week, one home buyer saved $3,000 after comparing loans and calling their lender for a better deal. In a process that took a few [...]
Right now, savings accounts offer interest rates that vary between 0.00 per cent and about 3.05 per cent. If you can get a good rate [...]
Property investors now make up almost half of the new mortgage market in Australia. Two years ago, government regulators put a speed limit on sales [...]
Every Australian needs a basic everyday transaction banking account. But there is no need to settle for the account offered by the bank you have [...]
Three big banks and several smaller lenders have raised home loan interest rates over the summer break. Meanwhile, one bank has cut some of its [...]
Westpac is giving $200 in a savings account to any Australian baby born in 2017 to celebrate the bank’s 200th anniversary. What is the $200 [...]
In November and December 2016, some of Australia's biggest banks have reduced some of their term deposit rates. National Australia Bank has reduced interest rates [...]
Would you switch banks to get the mobile wallet and contactless payment option that suits you and your mobile phone handset? Well, increasingly Australians are [...]
If you hate paying fees to withdraw cash from an ATM not owned by your own bank, you need to switch to a banking group [...]
Australians are borrowing more and it’s making them richer. Aussie households are increasing their debt levels to invest and grow their wealth more than ever [...]
Are you unhappy with your bank but the idea of switching your everyday transaction bank account seems a bit too difficult? Everybody has direct debits [...]
Do you need to extract yourself from a relationship? Are you ending a marriage or de-facto relationship that has gone really bad? It’s not an [...]
Would you switch banks to enable Apple Pay on your iPhone? Apple Pay is the new way to shop and pay for goods and services [...]
A new round of interest rate cuts is igniting the property investor mortgage market. The latest official Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance data shows [...]
Share markets around the world, and in Australia, have endured significant sell-offs as the US election is decided today, 9 November. The ASX 200 index of [...]
Whether you’re putting money aside for a rainy day, a holiday or a house, the right savings account could make all the difference. There are [...]
Are you happy with your savings account? In a low interest rate economy, savers need to take control and find a savings account that suits [...]
If you want to save money and earn interest, savings accounts and term deposits are both worth looking into. We’ve examined the differences and similarities between [...]
Offering higher interest rates than transaction accounts, and with some throwing in bonuses for making regular deposits, savings accounts are designed to help you grow [...]
Surprising new data reveals that fewer Australians are choosing to open joint bank accounts, savings accounts and credit cards with their loved ones. Traditionally a [...]
There are more than 280 savings accounts now on offer from Australia’s banks and credit unions. InfoChoice lets you compare accounts according to the features [...]
The big switch Would you switch your everyday transaction account or credit card from the bank you have used for years, just so you can [...]
National Australia Bank customers have suffered through three system outages in a week. Thousands of NAB customers have taken to social media to vent their [...]
Switching to a new transaction banking account with another bank or credit union may seem like a lot of hassle. Many Aussies put up with [...]
More than fourteen million Australian banking customers went online to do their banking in August 2016 according to Nielsen Digital Ratings. The number of Aussies [...]
Aussies are asking - Is my bank relevant to me anymore? Australians are significantly more prepared, when compared with more than 50,000 people in 31 [...]
Apple Pay is now available in Australia, through one bank’s credit card and transaction accounts only. ANZ Bank is offering Apple Pay on ANZ Visa [...]
Australian consumers are paying off their credit cards according to the latest Reserve Bank payment data. The average balance accruing interest on credit and charge [...]
It is possible to get a good rate on your savings, even though the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut official interest rates to a [...]
The big four banks have angered many Australian home loan borrowers in the last week. Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, National Australia Bank and ANZ Bank have [...]
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash interest rate to a new historic low of 1.5 per cent for August 2016, leading [...]
Some of Australia’s biggest mortgage lenders are not passing on all of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) historic rate cut for August 2016. The [...]
Term deposit investors, as well as savings account holders, are set to reap the benefits of higher interest rates as banks and credit unions embark [...]
Customer satisfaction ratings for home loan borrowers has dived. Customer satisfaction scores for Australia’s big four banks has plummeted to their lowest levels since 2013 [...]
In a major step forward for banking and payments in Australia, Google has launched Android Pay with 28 banks and credit unions now offering the service. [...]
Nobody likes being hit by fees on their transaction banking account. These are fees that banks and credit unions charge us when we want to [...]
Bonus rate of interest - What is it? Many high interest online savings accounts feature a ‘bonus rate’ of interest. A savings account bonus rate [...]