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There are a number of subsidies and rebates that may help with back to school costs. Here’s a look at some on offer.

Canstar asked 20 experts to share the one money lesson they think everyone should know. Here’s what they had to say.

If you're one of the many Australians using 'buy now pay later' services, you may want to shop around and consider if it's the right payment option for you. We look at some of the providers in the market, how they work and what they cost.

Debit cards enable consumers to use money from their account when making purchases. We explain how they work.

In this edited extract from his book, Going ApeS#!t, Phil Slade reveals how he uses 'nudges' to help with his personal finances.

Interest rates on savings accounts have tumbled in 2020, resulting in nearly $400 less interest earned for bonus savers compared to 10 years ago. Canstar can reveal the current state of savings accounts and where savvy savers can find the best rates right now.

Are your savings on track or are you falling behind the pack? Here's a rundown of the average Australian's savings habits.

Gumtree reveals the 10 items to consider selling now to make some extra cash and offers an estimate of how much you may be able to make.

Google has announced it will start offering its own bank account, ‘Plex’, from 2021 in the US. Here's what we know so far.

National Australia Bank is the third of the big four banks to slash savings rates following the November cash rate cut. A neobank also followed suit, reducing its rate for savers today. One expert says it's "imperative" that savvy savers look to get the best deals they can.

Australians almost doubled the amount of credit taken out via buy now pay later providers in the 12 months to June 2019, and are struggling to scrape together the funds to pay back the debts on time. It could be time to pull the plug and aim to build your own version of a buy now pay later facility to help quit this habit, an expert warns.

There was a time when we’d tip small change into a piggy bank and watch the savings grow. These days, round up bank accounts put the savings on autopilot. A growing number of everyday bank accounts...

Savers continue to absorb the blow of falling interest rates, with a few popular neobanks and one of Australia's largest banks announcing more cuts this week. But there are still higher rates out there for the conscientious saver.

Are you looking for an outstanding value place to keep your cash or manage your day-to-day spending? Canstar reveals which institutions are offering 5-Star Rated savings and transaction accounts. The official cash rate is sitting at...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced it will leave the official cash rate at a record low of 0.25% for October. So, how could this decision impact your home loan, savings and term deposit...

Millions of Australians may be forking out money for avoidable banking fees, according to new data that shows we pay an average of $876 in unchallenged fees each year. A Canstar survey of 1,024 Australian adults...

Looking to boost your savings? Find out which institutions won Canstar’s 2020 Savings Award. Australians are saving more than they have in decades. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the household savings...

One neobank has increased its cash offer for new customer referrals to its bank accounts this month. We asked the experts if a cash bonus is worth the switch for new customers, how these schemes work...

Though the official cash rate will remain unchanged for another month and looks set to stay the same for some time, Australians are experiencing a high degree of uncertainty about money in the midst of a...

The New South Wales state government will pause stamp duty charges for new homes under $800,000. The move could save some first home buyers more than $30,000, though one expert warns the saving could just be...