Aussies are leaving wallets at home and relying on digital payments
Australians are changing their wallet habits. Notably, 40% of Aussues leave their wallets at home and use mobile phones and smartwatches as their primary form of payment.
How to spot signs of economic abuse and what to do about it
Domestic and family violence is a difficult topic to talk about. People tend to only think of the physical and emotional trauma. However, many victims also experience economic abuse and it often flies under the radar.
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How to boost your money goals with automatic banking tools
We all know that saving for your money goals can be a bit of a chore, but what if there was an easier way to save without even thinking about it?
ING has made it easier for you to donate to charity
ING has launched a new round-up tool enabling customers to donate to charity with their everyday purchases.
Could my bank or lender go bankrupt, and what would happen to my money?
In light of recent bank closures in the United States, it’s no surprise that many Australians are worried if their small bank is next.
As scams rise Westpac intros Verify to safeguard customer payments
Westpac has launched Westpac Verify, an alert system to protect customers from potential scams when sending money.
4 banking players make moves: What does it mean for you?
This week Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union merged to create Heritage and People’s Choice Limited.
7 banking buzzwords to look out for in 2023
The banking sector is a constantly evolving area with an ever-changing landscape of buzzwords and jargon. Technology and climate change continue to disrupt the traditional way of doing things and it can make you feel like you’re reading another language.
Are my bank accounts safe? How to know if you’ve been affected by the Optus or Medibank data breach
On 22 September 2022, Optus announced the personal data of up to 9.8 million Australian customers has been breached in a cyber attack. Since then, national banks have been on high-alert monitoring accounts for suspicious or fraudulent activity, and we've had another massive data breach with Medibank, where a reported 5.1 million customers had their details exposed.
Thinking green banks? Here’s why you might switch
As Australians continue to fight climate change, many are looking to make their finances greener by choosing the right bank. Why do this? Well, in short, by changing to a green financial provider, you can move your money out of banks that invest in fossil fuels or that impact the environment in other ways.