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Revealed: Aussie savings accounts fall lower than inflation
Wednesday 14 June 2017
A recent study from Mozo has revealed that Aussie savings are going backwards, with not a single saving account in Australia now providing an interest rate which keeps savings ahead of the current levels of inflation and tax.
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ASIC urges Aussies to take their share of $1.1 billion in unclaimed money
Wednesday 26 April 2017
When thinking about lost cash the vision of loose change dropped down the back of the couch may spring to mind, so many Aussies may be shocked to hear that as a nation we have a whopping $1.1 billion in unclaimed money from forgotten bank accounts, shares and life insurance just waiting to be collected.
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Eggcellent news for those who savour their Easter treats
Thursday 13 April 2017
Aussies who gobble down all their Easter eggs in one sitting are less inclined to have control over their personal finances - at least according to the latest research conducted by ME Bank.
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Kids savings accounts: The Westpac Bump Savings Account is finally here
Monday 10 April 2017
Thousands of proud parents will be happy to hear that the Westpac kids savings account dubbed “Bump” has finally arrived - the highly anticipated initiative that comes with a $200 incentive.
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RaboDirect report finds happiest Australians make between $80,000 and $100,000
Monday 20 March 2017
In confirmation that the old adage ‘money can’t buy you happiness’ might well be true (to a degree), a new report from RaboDirect has found that the happiest Australians are not the ultra-rich, but rather those who make a bit more than average.
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43% of older Aussies haven’t switched banks this decade
Monday 06 March 2017
According to recent research from St.George, many older Australians are sticking with their banks for a decade or more - but that loyalty could be costing them.
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Average savings account interest rate has dropped to 1.88%
Tuesday 28 February 2017
It’s been a race to the bottom during 2017, with 18 financial providers having already slashed savings account interest rates this year, according to Mozo data.
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2017 Mozo Experts Choice Awards reveal the best place for Aussies’ savings
Monday 20 February 2017
This year’s Mozo Experts Choice Deposit Awards have shown that when it comes to saving, there’s no one size fits all option - but there are great value savings and bank accounts out there for all kinds of Aussies.
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Valentine’s Day without the squabbles: Study reveals equal spend across the genders
Thursday 09 February 2017
The figures are in and the ultimate question of love has finally been answered - men and women spend just as much on each other on Valentine's Day, with an average spending difference of just $4.
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Work-related expenses revealed: Gen Y spending 150% more than Baby Boomer colleagues
Monday 23 January 2017
Generation Y employees are spending over $200 more than the average Australian on getting ‘work ready’ each month, with costs such as travel, lunches and take away coffees proving the most expensive costs for workers.
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