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Australias debit card surcharge ban explained

Australia’s debit card surcharge ban explained

This week the Australian government announced plans to outlaw debit card surcharges as part of a broader crackdown on consumer fees. This move comes in the lead-up to the federal election next year and is aimed at alleviating financial pressures on Aussie families.

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Easy ways to teach your kids to manage money

Easy ways to teach your kids to manage money

School holidays are the perfect time to relax, enjoy family activities, and, yes, talk about money! While your kids are off from school, it’s a golden opportunity to teach them valuable financial skills that will set them up for life.

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Ubank launches new bill paying account

ubank launches new bill paying account

It’s not often we see a new trend in bank accounts, but this could be one to watch. Ubank, Australia’s first homegrown digital bank, has just launched its new Bills Account.

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Stressed about money here are a few ways to keep calm and save

Stressed about money? Here are a few ways to keep calm and save

Financial stress has been bearing down on everyday Aussies since the start of the cost-of-living crisis began. In fact, recently released data from Industry super fund Aware Super has found that 86% of Australians have gone into 2024 worried about the effect of the cost-of-living crisis.

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5 ways students can survive cost of living pressures

The cost of living crisis has been hard on everyday Aussies, and students—both domestic and international—are being hit particularly hard by rising expenses. However, there are things you can do to improve the situation.

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Who owns your favourite small bank it might be one of the big 4

Who owns your favourite small bank? It might be one of the big 4

When it comes to the Aussie banking scene, the Big 4 banks (Westpac, CommBank, NAB, and ANZ) dominate the market. Naturally, some people are more inclined to try smaller players in the hope they’ll get something a bit different. For example, some may seek more personalised services or better rates for savings accounts or home loans.

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