Savings Accounts

ANZ program offering up to $500 for struggling savers

The long-running, ANZ-part-funded program Saver Plus offers up to $500 in matched savings to those who are perhaps struggling to save money on a regular basis.

By William Jolly ● August 21, 2019

Proposed $10,000 cash payment limit: How splashing your cash could land you in jail

The Australian Government’s proposed introduction of a $10,000 cash payment limit has drawn mixed responses from various groups.

By Dominic Beattie ● August 20, 2019

Women closing the gender pay gap

Australian women are now earning equal to 89% of what Australian men earn on average – a 9% increase from 2007.

By Alex Brewster ● August 15, 2019

How to start investing for millennials

On paper, investing money seems like a no-brainer. You put a portion of money away and let time turn that loose change into a small fortune. So why wouldn’t you do it?

By Emma Duffy ● August 12, 2019

Australian financial comfort falls – ME Bank

Households across the country are feeling worse about their net wealth, jobs, income and living expenses than at the start of the year, according to a recent survey.

By Alex Brewster ● August 12, 2019

How much does the average Australian save?

Want to know how your rate of savings stacks up against the average Australian? Wonder no more.

By William Jolly ● August 06, 2019

Is private health insurance worth it?

With record numbers of young Australians ditching private health insurance as costs climb, is private health insurance worth having?

By Emma Duffy ● August 02, 2019

Good debt vs bad debt: What's the difference?

If the word ‘debt’ immediately sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone. But debt doesn’t need to be a dirty word. In fact, some debt can even be kind of, well… good.

By Emma Duffy ● August 01, 2019

Where should your money be in a low interest-rate environment?

Long gone are the days of earning over 7% p.a in interest on your savings, with very few banks at present offering much more than 2% p.a. on savings accounts and term deposits. With more rate cuts possibly on the way, you may be considering alternative places to earn a return on your cash.

By William Jolly ● July 30, 2019

No pay rise for Aussies in eight years

The median household disposable income for Australians hasn’t gone up in eight years. In fact, it’s gone slightly backwards.

By William Jolly ● July 30, 2019

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