Savings Accounts

86 400 to cut savings account rate, ING to waive bonus rate criteria

Another smaller bank is cutting savings account interest rates, while a larger one is making it easier to earn interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By William Jolly ● April 09, 2020

AMP cuts introductory interest rate barely a week after raising it

AMP has rolled back the interest rate on its once market-leading introductory savings account, barely a week after increasing it by more than 50 basis points.

By William Jolly ● April 08, 2020

Working from home? Claiming tax deductions just got a whole lot easier

If you're one of the millions of Australians now working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it just got a bit easier for you to claim tax deductions.

By Emma Duffy ● April 07, 2020

360,000 Australians apply for early super release

More than 360,000 Australians have applied for early release of their superannuation under the coronavirus assistance scheme, but there are warnings scammers are trying to exploit those impacted.

By Emma Duffy ● April 07, 2020

Up Bank the latest to cut savings account rates

Up is the latest bank to cut interest rates for savers, decreasing its total interest rate by 15 basis points.

By William Jolly ● April 06, 2020

Retail sales exceed expectations in February

Australian retail turnover rose 0.5% in February 2020, seasonally adjusted, with the strong result propelled by food retailing and department stores.

By Alex Brewster ● April 03, 2020

What does a weak Aussie dollar mean for your hip pocket?

The Australian economy has been on an extreme rollercoaster ride lately with fears of a recession amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Emma Duffy ● April 02, 2020

Morrison Government announces free childcare during pandemic

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that childcare will be free for parents who need to continue working during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Emma Duffy ● April 02, 2020

Practical ways to save money during the coronavirus pandemic

2020 hasn’t been a particularly outstanding year for a lot of people.

By William Jolly ● April 02, 2020

The health funds freezing premium increases today

A large number of health funds have announced they are delaying premium increases until later in the year.

By William Jolly ● April 01, 2020

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