Guide to term deposits

Term deposits involve all the fun of saving and self-denial, with no 'bugger that, I'm going on a splurge' downside. Sign me up for a wild financial ride, you say? Let's just run through some term deposit tips and tricks to get you the best account with the highest savings interest.

• Types of term deposits
• Term deposits vs savings accounts
• Term deposit features
• Term deposit tricks and tips

Term deposit news

Stay tuned for updates and exclusives from the front line of the term deposit war.

• Shop around for the best term deposits
• Term deposit rates 'likely to fall'
• Funding costs are rising for Australian banks
• Not everybody will welcome interest rate cuts

Term deposit questions

Recently asked questions about term deposit

• I'm looking at parking some cash into a term deposit & was wondering if there's any wisdom in putting all my eggs into one basket so to speak, as opposed to spreading it out over 2 or maybe even 3 different term deposits? Fees I'm assuming would be neglig
• Does anyone know when the proposal to confirm the Financial Claims Scheme as a permanent feature of the Australian financial system is due and what are the protected deposit limits?
• is there any good high term deposits out at the moment, anything over 6.5%
• What is the best interest rate for approx. 500,000 savings?