Savings Accounts - Page 5

If you are wanting to go with a bank that is owned by its customers (rather than shareholders), you might be interested in exploring a mutual bank.

We look at the institutions that provide the strongest combination of savings accounts and excellence in their term deposit offering.

Virgin Money has added an introductory offer to its savings account for three months, taking its interest rate to the highest on Canstar's database without an age limit, available for a limited time.

ING will pay customers for paying their gas, water and electricity bills with a new cashback offer launching in December. Canstar worked out how much you'd need to save to earn the same cash back in interest payments.

The average amount people are saving each month has gone up this past year. But nearly a quarter of Australians would struggle for even one month if they lost their jobs and had to live off their savings.

Want to hear what other Aussies do to save some cash? We asked a number of people for their tips. Here’s what they had to say.

The RBA has kept the cash rate at the record low of 0.10% for eight months now, but new research from Canstar reveals the majority of Australians aren't benefiting from a low interest rate environment and need rates to rise to restore their savings and quality of living.

Compound interest can help your savings grow, so it helps to know how it works and how you can calculate its impact yourself.

What is ethical banking? And how can you make sure your bank aligns with your values?

Like the sound of an extra $10,000 in your bank account this year? Here are five ways apps can help you rake in big bucks.

Virgin Money launched its new 'digital bank' today, including a transaction account that allows you to earn rewards points and redeem them for cash. There's also a new savings account with a rate that puts it among the top bonus savings rates on Canstar's database.

Canstar names the winners of its 2021 Savings Account Awards. Find out who won.

While there have been some positive signs for Australia’s economy following the coronavirus-induced recession, many households are still keeping a close eye on their budget, particularly as some temporary government stimulus schemes draw to an end....

Beating the lure of emotional spending can be a difficult but rewarding exercise, writes Money Coach Matt Hern. Here's how to do it.

Creating a budgeting spreadsheet could make it easier to track and understand your money, finances and cash flow. Do you have one yet?

Writing a budget can be the first step in gaining more control over your finances. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to write a budget, plus some advice and resources that could help you stick to it.

BOQ has announced it will buy ME Bank for over $1.3 billion, in a bid to provide a “compelling alternative” to the big four banks.

If you are an investor, you may consider opening a cash management account. How do these accounts work and what benefits may they offer compared to a savings or transaction account?

Want to teach your kids about money? Here are some tips that could help whether your child is a preschooler or teenager.

The official cash rate is on hold but the Reserve Bank's other efforts that are helping keep fixed home loan interest rates at record lows could be nearing the end of the road.