Savings account news and advice

Results are out for the 2021 Census and Millennials now make up 21.5% of the Aussie population, set to overtake the similar proportion of Baby Boomers. Long teased for their penchant for avocado toast and ‘killing’ industries, millennials are now aged 25-39 and how they spend their money is no laughing matter.

Last Updated: 10:24 am 14 June

After making a savings bet with myself, I hit my goal of $500 and have since been looking for a place to move my money so that I can get a better return on it. What’s the saying, make your money work for you!

We know it's fun to do mid-year shopping, but keeping tabs on spending is just as important. If you’re in your twenties and are new to full-time work, it can take a bit of getting used to tracking spending, paying bills and saving.

With the cost of living pressures reaching boiling point for many Aussie families, and increases not showing any signs of slowing down; being wiser with the way you shop for your groceries could make a big difference to the amount you spend and how much you could save every week on the essentials.So, just how do families cut costs when all the groceries that have become necessities in many households start increasing? Here are a few tips that could help reign in the spending whilst still enjoying the things you’re used to when it comes to food and household essentials for the family home.

The rising price of fuel has ignited a growing reluctance to commute to work, according to a survey of 1,000 Australian office workers by Citrix Systems, a work-from-anywhere software company.

With all the talk about the cost of living rising, I've been looking into the simple act of saving money. It's not something that comes as naturally in 2022, when the emphasis on spending feels well ingrained.

Virgin Money has introduced a new mobile app feature to help Australians reach their savings goal quicker.

When it comes to savings accounts, it’s smart to use your age to your advantage. For example, if you're less than 35 years old, there are a few accounts that reward you for being younger.

Knowing how to effectively save is an important life skill and the earlier you can perfect this skill, the more your savings can grow.