Savings Account News

Prime Minister and Treasurer hint at JobKeeper extension

Scott Morrison has hinted at the JobKeeper scheme being extended past its September end date.

By Alex Brewster ● July 09, 2020

From today, Westpac is offering a 3.00% p.a. savings account rate for people aged under 30 with a maximum account balance of $30,000.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 08, 2020

Australians impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 to put towards their rent and bills.

By Emma Duffy ● July 07, 2020

Big four accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has called for a 12.5% GST, which it says could net up to $40 billion in extra tax revenue.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 07, 2020

Up to three million Australians could be in the tax office’s crosshairs this tax season, thanks to the recently introduced early super access scheme.

By William Jolly ● July 06, 2020

Australians are resolving to rein in their discretionary spending in the new financial year, a new survey shows.

By William Jolly ● July 06, 2020

Opinion: Consumer Data Right gives consumers the ability to better manage their finances

By Giuseppe Porcelli ● July 06, 2020

Australian retail turnover rose 16.9% in May, seasonally adjusted.

By Alex Brewster ● July 03, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of young Australians have completely emptied their super balances, according to damning new analysis.

By William Jolly ● July 02, 2020

Charities such as Foodbank have seen significant demand for their services as a result of COVID-19.

By Alex Brewster ● July 02, 2020