ME Bank extends bonus savings rate for another month
To the relief of its savers, ME Bank announced yesterday that it will be extending its automatic bonus savings rates until the end of June 2020.
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How to change careers post-Covid without hurting your finances
The Covid-19 health crisis sure has given us plenty of time to do some soul searching. So much so, in fact, that according to a report by ING 3.3 million Aussies are thinking about changing careers when lockdown is over.
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Aussies embrace WFH wardrobe, but have we dropped the ball on saving?
When was the last time you put on a pair of jeans? Or something a little more professional than your track pants? If you can’t remember, then it’s safe to say you’ve been working from home for a while.
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Don’t get attached to JobKeeper, says PM
It’s been just over a month since the official launch of the JobKeeper program, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison has already suggested it might have an earlier end date than expected.
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UBank customers can now earn bonus interest on multiple accounts
With many Aussies facing reduced income and tighter budgets, UBank is offering customers an opportunity to get more out of their savings.
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The savings accounts and features you’ll need to grow your money during COVID-19
Let’s not beat around the bush. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy and it’s negatively affected the financial positions of hundreds of thousands of Australians.
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5 steps to create a crisis budget
While hunkering down with a calculator, bills, loan schedules and spreadsheets isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time, creating a budget is always a good investment. In fair economic weather, it can help you reach savings goals or pay down debt faster, but if you’re facing tough financial times, it can be even more valuable.
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April savings account snapshot: Further cuts leave BOQ sitting pretty at 2.00%
A flurry of rate cuts in the month of April have left Bank of Queensland (BOQ) as the only remaining bank being tracked in the Mozo database to offer an ongoing savings account rate starting with a ‘2’.
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Ways to avoid being a money waster during lockdown
From impulse purchases online to continuing to pay for a service you no longer use, opportunities to throw your hard earned dollars away are everywhere.
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4 steps to teach kids savvy savings skills at home
Old money-conscious dogs can indeed learn new tricks, but instilling strong savings habits in kids could make financial planning easier in the long-run. So if you’ve got a brood of your own, start teaching them how to earn their keep and grow their treasure trove before they enter the workforce.
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