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Banks offering 5 pa interest on savings accounts

Banks offering 5% p.a. interest on savings accounts

With the cash rate currently standing at 4.35%, some savings account providers have brought rates on offer up to and even over 5.00% p.a. This means that, while rates remain high, savers can see their cash earn them a fair amount if they get the highest rates possible. 

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5 low cost activities to do on the school holidays

The April school holidays are right around the corner which means your kids will be home for two whole weeks. If you’re out of ideas on how to keep them occupied during the holiday period, fear not! We have some creative, low budget (or free) activities that will keep the kids pumped with excitement and help you create some great memories along the way.

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How much do you need to deposit to get the best savings rate

How much do you need to deposit to get the best savings rate?

Most of the highest rate savings accounts are bonus rates, meaning that you must fulfil certain conditions to get the highest rate possible. One of the common requirements is to contribute a certain amount of cash monthly. While this amount isn’t the same across all accounts, there are some commonly offered monthly deposit conditions. 

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How to save money fast

How to save money fast

Have you found your savings pool exhausted? Building up your cash pile fast can be a bit difficult when economic times are tough. But what strategies can you take beyond just getting a promotion?

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Money mantras to manifest this month

4 March money mantras to manifest this month

The power of the mind is an amazing thing, and whether you believe in manifestation or not, there is impressive power behind your thoughts. Have you ever stopped to think how your thoughts influence the way you feel and act? The reality is; the way we think about something has a massive impact on our emotions and actions.

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Which savings accounts changed rates in february 2024

Which Savings Accounts changed rates in February 2024?

We saw in February the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continued to hold the cash rate at 4.35% in light of slowing CPI figures. Of course, with many economists also believing that we’re coming out the other end of the steepest rate climb we’ve seen, many banks have also been revising their relatively high savings interest rates down. 

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How to open kids and youth high interest savings accounts

How to open kids and youth high interest savings accounts

Signing your kids up to a high interest savings account can be a great way of getting them started on their saving journey. Not only do they get a good idea about how to manage their money but they also discover the rewards from a high interest rate savings account. 

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