Term Deposits

With a term deposit you can invest your money for a fixed period of time at a fixed interest rate. We look at the different options for term deposits available in Australia.

Deeming rates for the age pension can seem confusing and complex but with current deeming rates starting from 0.25% p.a., can they work in your favour?

If you have any money saved in a bank then you’ll want to know what’s covered by the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS), a government guarantee that offers some protection should a bank fail.

Canstar reveals some of the best-paying savings accounts and term deposits in the market and how the rates compare.

Borrowers will soon be hit with higher mortgage repayments, but there is a silver lining for some savers.

Borrowers will soon be hit with higher mortgage repayments, but there is a silver lining for some savers.

Borrowers will soon be hit with higher mortgage repayments, but there is a silver lining for some savers.

Borrowers will soon be hit with higher mortgage repayments, but there is a silver lining for some savers.

Rising interest rates are good news for savers but you can still take steps to pump up your returns. Effie Zahos shares her tips.

Find out which banks have increased their savings account and term deposit interest rates following the August cash rate increase.

Untouchable savings accounts can help you stay out of your treasure trove of cash savings and kick money goals. We look at account options.

We’re tracking savings and term deposit rate changes following the RBA cash rate decision. See how the major and other banks have responded.

ANZ, NAB and Westpac have raised their savings rates, while CommBank has bumped up its term deposit rates.

If you’re looking for a fairly low-risk investment with a chance to earn higher returns than a savings account, a money market fund could be worth a look.

Find out which term deposit providers won Canstar’s Term Deposit Awards in 2021 and what they offered that represented Outstanding Value.

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...

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...

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...

Searching for a safe and reliable place to park your savings? Canstar’s 2019 Term Deposit Award reveals some of the most impressive term deposit providers available on the market today.

Term deposit or online savings account? Canstar looks at the pros and cons of each, as well as the rates available.