Aussies snag a Christmas bargain over Black Friday weekend
Online sales soared over the Black Friday weekend as Australians hunted down bargains in the lead up to Christmas.
December 10, 2020
54% of Australians don't know their home loan interest rate
More than half of Australians are in the dark about how much they pay in interest or fees on their home loans, personal loans, and credit cards.
December 09, 2020
Casual workers to be offered permanent employment after one year
Casual workers who have been with the same employer for 12 months and working regular shifts must be offered permanent employment.
December 07, 2020
A quick guide to contents insurance
You definitely can’t put a price on the sentimental value of your belongings - but you can insure them if they get stolen or damaged.
December 04, 2020
Renters spoilt for choice in Sydney and Melbourne as vacancy rates surge
Rental vacancy rates continued to climb in Sydney and Melbourne in November, presenting an opportunity for renters to negotiate and save on rent.
December 02, 2020
JobSeeker recipients spending up to 69% of their income on rent
Despite receiving additional JobSeeker payments, new research reveals Australians on Newstart pre-COVID are under extreme rental stress.
December 01, 2020
How to apply for your first credit card
At some point in your life, you’ll probably decide to apply for your first credit card. But if it’s your first time, you will likely have a lot of questions about the whole credit card application process, how to use a credit card, and what different features and costs are associated with them.
December 01, 2020
How to pay off credit card debt quickly
Here at Savings.com.au, we’re often banging on about budgeting. By now, you probably know the basics: spend less than you earn, track your spending, and lock your savings away into an untouchable high interest savings account.
December 01, 2020
Do you need a credit card?
With credit card use plunging, do you even need a credit card anymore?
December 01, 2020
Half a million households spared by JobKeeper, JobSeeker, Coronavirus supplement
Almost half a million Australian households have been spared from falling into housing affordability stress thanks to JobKeeper, JobSeeker and the Coronavirus supplement.
November 26, 2020
