Savings Accounts

Australian pokie gambling falls while lottery participation remains steady

The Northern Territory has the highest poker machine and betting participation rates of any state or territory, while Western Australia has the highest rate for lotteries and scratch tickets.

By Alex Brewster ● January 21, 2020

One in five Aussies don't think Australia will be the 'lucky country' in 10 years: NAB

Aussies are concerned the rising cost of living combined with low wages growth and unaffordable housing could make Australia unliveable in the next ten years.

By Emma Duffy ● January 20, 2020

Australian economy locked into slow growth in 2020: Deloitte

With wage growth stagnant, unemployment unlikely to fall, and the economic cost of bushfires and drought to soar well into the billions, Australia's economy could be treading water, rather than roaring into recovery in 2020.

By Alex Brewster ● January 20, 2020

Savers stung as NAB slashes savings account interest rates

Savers are getting the raw end of the stick yet again as one of Australia's biggest banks cuts rates across multiple savings accounts.

By Emma Duffy ● January 16, 2020

Neobank Xinja launches 2.25% savings account

One of Australia's newest banks, Xinja, has officially launched its new high interest savings and transaction account product today.

By William Jolly ● January 15, 2020

Neobank 86 400 launches 'energy switch' tool

86 400 has dipped its toes into the energy comparison world, without requiring customers to manually input data.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 14, 2020

Black Friday drives November retail sales to strong result

Australian retail turnover rose to 0.9% in November 2019, well above economists' predictions of between 0.4% and 0.6%.

By Alex Brewster ● January 10, 2020

RBA casts doubt over viability of emerging digital currencies

In its submission to a senate select committee on fintech, the RBA has raised concerns over emerging digital currencies such as Libra.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 09, 2020

Savings accounts vs term deposits: which should you choose?

There are some fundamental differences – and similarities – between term deposits and savings accounts.

By William Jolly ● January 09, 2020

Bushfires ravage confidence in the economy

The bushfires raging through parts of Australia have dealt a major blow to Australians' confidence in the economy, which has returned to lows not seen since the GFC.

By Emma Duffy ● January 08, 2020

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

Low-rate car loansRates from 3.94%

Savings ratesof up to 1.50%

Term deposit ratesof up to 1.60%

Let us come to you. Get Savings in your inbox.

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

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.