Savings Accounts

ACCC urges online shoppers to be wary of international transaction fees

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has warned online shoppers to look out for unexpected international transaction fees from major brands.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 25, 2020

How to keep your energy bill down if you're working from home

With more people than ever working from home and winter well and truly here, households are being warned to brace for their power bills to more than double due to the ‘COVID quarter’.

By Emma Duffy ● June 25, 2020

COVID-19 JobSeeker supplement lifts welfare recipients out of poverty

A survey of JobSeeker recipients has found that the $550 per fortnight coronavirus supplement has had a dramatic impact on the lives of welfare recipients.

By Emma Duffy ● June 24, 2020

Neobanks' profiles drop in wake of COVID-19

Analysis released today revealed neobanks have had their media mentions drop by three quarters in the COVID-19 period.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 24, 2020

Citi launches 'Australian-first' rewards program for bill payments

Last week, Citi launched PayAll, a new way to pay rent and bills in one place while earning up to one Citi reward point per dollar spent.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 23, 2020

ACCC: Australians scammed out of more than $630 million in 2019

Australians lost over $630 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest Targeting Scams report.

By William Jolly ● June 22, 2020

Retirees fear financial ruin as COVID-19 dampens retirement dreams

Four in five retirees feel their investments are not safe from the COVID-19 economic downturn, while nearly 80% of prospective retirees don't believe they'll have enough.

By Emma Duffy ● June 22, 2020

Consumer spending returns to pre-COVID levels, supported by stimulus measures

New data has revealed consumer spending is looking more like the pre-COVID economy.

By Alex Brewster ● June 22, 2020

Nabtrade volumes up 95% amid COVID-19, CommBank launches new money-saving feature

NAB's share trading platform nabtrade has reported a 95% increase in volume in the past quarter, and a 360% increase in new applications.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 22, 2020

How can I avoid an unexpected tax bill?

If your first fortnightly pay of the new financial year is on 1 July, you could have a 27th pay period, so how do you avoid a tax bill next financial year?

By Harrison Astbury ● June 19, 2020

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