Savings Account News

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

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

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

How Australia responded to the JobKeeper $1,500 wage subsidy

Yesterday's $1,500 wage subsidy came as a relief to many whose jobs are at risk because of the coronavirus. But does it go far enough?

By Emma Duffy ● March 31, 2020

Volt Bank, ING cut savings account interest rates

Neobank Volt and ING have both made cuts to their savings account rates - down to 1.65% p.a. and 1.80% p.a. respectively.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 31, 2020

AMP announces new high-interest introductory savings account rate

AMP has just released a new introductory savings account interest rate that places it among the highest in the market.

By William Jolly ● March 27, 2020

Various health insurers set to suspend April price hikes during COVID-19

Private health funds look set to abandon annual premium increases to give Australians much-needed relief during the coronavirus crisis.

By William Jolly ● March 26, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

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of up to 3.50%

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of up to 1.45%

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