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What happened to term deposit rates in April?

While coronavirus dominated the headlines in April, term deposit rates were quietly falling in the background.

By William Jolly ● May 01, 2020

Coronavirus sees personal credit hit 12-year low while business credit spikes

Personal credit growth declined 1.4% in March, the steepest monthly fall since the global financial crisis in November 2008.

By Alex Brewster ● April 30, 2020

Contactless payments surge 44% during COVID-19 as shoppers fear germs

Nearly half of Aussies have decreased their use of cash when making purchases in person because of coronavirus fears, new data shows.

By Emma Duffy ● April 30, 2020

How to stop your Qantas points from expiring during COVID-19

Searches for 'Qantas Points expiry' has surged recently, but one aviation expert says it "couldn't be easier" to keep your Qantas Frequent Flyer account current.

By William Jolly ● April 30, 2020

Used car sales skyrocket despite new car sales slump

Car auction site Pickles had a huge uptick in used car sales in March, despite new car sales declining for 24 months in a row.

By Harrison Astbury ● April 30, 2020

1,000 first home buyers access First Home Loan Deposit Scheme with Commbank

Commonwealth Bank has passed a lending milestone, with 1,000 prospective first home buyers purchasing a home with them via the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

By William Jolly ● April 30, 2020

Inflation rises 0.3%, largest annual increase since 2014

Australia's rate of inflation has risen by 0.3%, taking annual inflation to 2.2% for the March quarter.

By Alex Brewster ● April 29, 2020

International students in Victoria to receive $1,100 coronavirus relief payment

International students in Victoria will receive a relief payment of up to $1,100 as part of a Victorian Government emergency support package.

By Emma Duffy ● April 29, 2020

How to (properly) ask for a rent reduction during COVID-19

COVID-19 might have caused you to lose your job or take fewer hours, but there will still be bills to pay. And rent is one of the biggest.

By William Jolly ● April 29, 2020

Banks to issue half a million debit cards to passbook holders

Two major banking associations today said its members will issue 'a record number' of debit cards to help isolated or vulnerable customers.

By Harrison Astbury ● April 29, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

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