Savings account news and advice

All the latest savings account news and top tips to help you manage your savings account.

Savers ditch big banks as rates plunge

Savers ditch big banks as rates plunge

The nation's savers are withdrawing their money from the Big 4 Banks in search of higher yielding alternatives, as the RBA's rate cuts start to bite and the big bank's savings rates drop to miserly levels.

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5 ways taking part in the circular economy could help you save money

5 ways taking part in the circular economy could help you save money

Let’s face it, being eco-friendly sometimes feels like the more expensive option. Buying organic food, investing in renewables and choosing to buy ethical can set you back more than a few dollars. But being green doesn’t have to cost you the earth. In fact, there are lots of ways you can help make a difference to the planet and your savings account.

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Breaking with savings apathy: How to pick the right savings account

Breaking with savings apathy: How to pick the right savings account

The last few months haven’t been too friendly to savings accounts. Since the back-to-back RBA rate cuts of June and July, we’ve seen a flurry of activity on the deposits front, with the average ongoing special rate for savings accounts dropping from 2.25% p.a. all the way down to 1.82% p.a.

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