Australia | New Zealand
This year, after completing our star ratings comparison, we wish to congratulate Bankwest for winning Best Value Australia - Everyday Banking, in recognition of their achievements in meeting everyday banking needs.
When it came to savings, Westpac stood out as the leader in this area, with a clear customer focus on savings. Westpac have won our award for Best Value Australia - Savings.
Mortgage offset accounts |
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Shave thousands of dollars and several years off your home loan with a mortgage offset account. |
Tick and flick on the way |
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The Gillard government’s resolve to intensify banking competition has seen Wayne Swan announce his tick-and-flick system. |
Three term deposit traps |
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It pays to understand the pros and cons of term deposits before deciding on what’s right for you. |
What is a term deposit? |
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A term deposit is a deposit held at a financial institution for a fixed amount of time. |
Term deposits at a click |
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You can now organize a term deposit online without having to walk into a bank branch at all. |
Don't be afraid to negotiate an interest rate |
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Negotiation is just as powerful a tool when shopping for term deposits as it is when shopping for a new car. |
Term deposits VS online savings accounts |
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Are term deposits still the best savings option? |
We see a multitude of fantastic innovations every year that truly deserve recognition.
