Budgeting & Saving Money - November 16th Black Friday – buckle in and prepare yourselves Firstly, what is Black Friday? The sales bonanza - always held on the first Friday after Thanksgiving - originated in the US as a way for retailers to boost sales. Today Black Friday signifies the kickoff …
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 10th Lisa Messenger Talks Risk & Resilience in Business, Life and Finance Messenger announced the closure in March this year, saying the decision was 18 months in the making, and has been open about the reasons behind her choosing to end the publication. “What happened – and this …
Budgeting & Saving Money - August 22nd It’s tax time: what 5 finance gurus are planning to do with their tax returns So, if you’re one of the lucky ones (otherwise known as someone who ended up paying more taxes than necessary), you may find yourself with a welcome bundle headed your way. Some people have that flicker …
Term Deposits - July 4th What to Look For in a Term Deposit in 2018 The official cash rate in Australia has remained on hold at 1.5% since August 2016, with many financial commentators predicting this rate will remain stagnant until late 2018 or well into 2019. According to Canstar …
Budgeting & Saving Money - June 27th 4 epic reads to kickstart your finances this winter Whether you want to reduce your debt, negotiate a better deal on your home loan or watch your wealth build, there is an abundance of books available that can help you on your way to …
Online Banking - June 6th Online Banking Awards Revealed for 2018 After rating online and mobile banking functionality offered by bank and customer-owned institutions, Canstar has announced the winners of the 2018 Bank of the Year and Customer-Owned Bank of the Year awards for Online Banking …
Life Insurance - June 1st Direct Life Insurance Outstanding Value Award Winners for 2018 Canstar’s Direct Life Insurance Star Ratings uses a sophisticated and unique ratings methodology that compares both cost and features across direct life insurance products. Canstar star-rated products represent a shortlist of products, enabling consumers to …
Car Insurance - May 31st Q&A With Budget Direct It was one of three car insurers to receive the award in 2018 and was the price leader in 16 of the 36 rated driver profiles, being a high-performing brand in all six states rated by …
Agribusiness - May 31st Bank of the Year – Agribusiness Award Revealed for 2018 After rating products available to agribusiness customers, including business loans, business credit cards and business deposit accounts, Canstar has announced the winner of the Bank of the Year – Agribusiness Award. Canstar’s Business Banking Star …
Car Insurance - May 24th 2018 Car Insurance Claims Service Award: Winner Revealed In conjunction with the Car Insurance Star Ratings, Canstar released the results of a 4,323-person consumer survey into their satisfaction with car insurance claims experience as drivers. The survey, conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Canstar, measured the …
