Savings Account News

Aussies stash nearly 19% of their income in September

Australians are still saving heaps of cash, albeit it a lower rate, as we begin to emerge from the COVID-ravaged economy.

By William Jolly ● December 02, 2020

GDP is up 3.3%, marking end to 'technical' recession

Gross Domestic Product rose 3.3% in the September quarter, the first positive quarter of the year.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 02, 2020

Australians opting to squirrel away tax cuts instead of topping up super

The majority of Australians plan to save their backdated tax cuts instead of spending or topping up their super, new research shows.

By William Jolly ● November 30, 2020

Half a million households spared by JobKeeper, JobSeeker, Coronavirus supplement

Almost half a million Australian households have been spared from falling into housing affordability stress thanks to JobKeeper, JobSeeker and the Coronavirus supplement.

By Emma Duffy ● November 26, 2020

Lean Christmas ahead as Aussies battle to pay bills

Aussies are expected to spend less on Christmas presents this year as job losses and income cuts impact spending.

By Emma Duffy ● November 23, 2020

How regular reminders could save you thousands on your household bills

Mobile app GetReminded claims it can save Australians thousands on their household bills, simply by sending them regular reminders.

By William Jolly ● November 23, 2020

Unemployment numbers would have doubled without JobKeeper

New research has revealed there would have been 700,00 more job losses if not for the JobKeeper scheme.

By Alex Brewster ● November 23, 2020

Strong increase in jobs and hours worked, despite slight rise in unemployment

Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 7.0% in October, from 6.9% in September, seasonally adjusted, with 25,500 jobs lost in the month.

By Alex Brewster ● November 19, 2020

New JobSeeker cuts could drop nearly 200,000 below the poverty line

New research shows the planned cuts to JobSeeker in 2021 could push as many as 190,000 people - including 50,000 children - into poverty.

By William Jolly ● November 18, 2020

'Self-soothing' gamblers cause huge spike in pandemic lottery use

'The Lottery Office' has experienced a 70.6% spike in use during COVID-19, sparking concerns from advocacy groups.

By Harrison Astbury ● November 17, 2020

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