Savings Accounts - September 22nd Emergency fund: What it is and how to build it An emergency savings fund may help you if you have an unexpected expense or drop in income. How much cash do you need for an emergency fund?
Finance News - September 7th Neobank boosts referral bonus: Is the extra cash worth the switch? 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...
Finance News - August 4th Cash rate on hold: Consumers urged to chase the best rates to 'future-proof' their finances 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...
Finance News - July 30th NSW stamp duty abolished: Where could homebuyers put those savings? 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...
Savings Accounts - June 16th What is CommBank Benefits finder and how does it work? If you think you may be eligible for certain government benefits, rebates or allowances, CommBank says its new mobile feature may help you claim them.
Savings Accounts - June 4th Eco-friendly savers: 7 tips to help reduce your costs and household waste at the same time Want to save money while helping to save the planet? Small business owner and passionate eco-saver Kayla Mossuto reveals her top tips for reducing costs and waste. We've always been quite eco-conscious in our household, as...
Finance News - June 2nd RBA holds cash rate for June: What are the top interest rates for Australian consumers? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced it will leave the official cash rate at a record low of 0.25% for June. So, what does this mean when it comes to interest rates for borrowers...
Finance News - April 30th Vulnerable bank customers issued debit cards: Your guide to setting up a new debit card A number of elderly Australians and people who would typically rely on cash are about to receive a debit card from their bank, but many of them may be unfamiliar with how to set one up...
Savings Accounts - April 14th Are your everyday bank accounts giving you 5-Star value? After assessing more than 400 products, Canstar has revealed the savings and transaction accounts on its database offering 5-Star value to Australians in 2020. At times of financial uncertainty, many consumers turn their attention to how...
Finance News - January 24th ANZ, NAB slash savers’ rates while high-interest neobank offer nets $30m deposits in 7 days Two of the big four banks have now cut interest rates on savings products, more than a week ahead of an anticipated official cash rate cut. What can savers do to help maximise potential returns on...
Finance News - December 17th Volt Bank launches new savings account with 2.15% interest A 100% digital bank just started onboarding customers to its savings account, which is set to have a base interest rate higher than any other equivalent product on Canstar's database right now. The big question is,...
Savings Accounts - October 10th Which savings and transaction accounts won 5-Star Ratings this year? Canstar's newly released Savings and Transaction Account Star Ratings have revealed the everyday banking products that offer Outstanding Value in 2019.
Finance News - October 1st 12 weeks to go: Save now and have a very merry Christmas Christmas bells might not be jingling right now, but in 12 weeks they will be in full song. Will you be ready? Here are some tips on how to save up now to cover the expenses...
Finance News - September 26th NAB fee blitz: Over 100 fees removed for bank customers Customers of one of Australia's biggest banks can now avoid having to pay extra costs to cash a cheque or view a bank statement, after more than 100 fees were removed. National Australia Bank (NAB) announced...
Finance News - September 24th ANZ saving rates edge mighty close to zero, a week out from potential cash rate cut ANZ now has the lowest interest rate out of the big four banks on its online savings account after cutting it this morning, only days before another cash rate cut is expected. ANZ cut the base...
Savings Accounts - September 24th Savings Award Winners revealed for 2019 Are you looking for a competitive savings account or term deposit to help you reach your savings? While the RBA’s rate cuts have led to reductions in home loan interest rates that have benefited a number of...
Finance News - September 20th Three winners shared Powerball's $150 million: Here's how to spend it If you won a share of last night’s $150 million Powerball jackpot – the biggest in Australia’s history – what would you spend it on? Past winners reveal what they did with their haul. Lottery company...
Finance News - August 29th How much less interest are you earning on $10,000 in savings now than a year ago? New data charting falling savings account interest rates reveals some savers have copped a 39% whack to their yearly earnings. However, the research also shows it is still possible to find accounts offering more than 2%...
Savings Accounts - August 13th Which major and challenger banks have the most satisfied customers in Australia? How happy are you with your bank? That's what we asked thousands of Australian consumers in order to determine which major and challenger banks had the most satisfied customers. A recent Canstar survey found most Australian...
Finance News - July 23rd CBA last of the big four banks to slash savings rates after RBA cash rate cuts Australia's largest bank has reduced interest rates on its savings accounts. Commonwealth Bank will bring the base interest rate on its NetBank Saver Account down by 0.20 percentage points to just 0.15% from today. This means...