Eggcellent news for those who savour their Easter treats
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.
Kids savings accounts: The Westpac Bump Savings Account is finally here
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.
RaboDirect report finds happiest Australians make between $80,000 and $100,000
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.
43% of older Aussies haven’t switched banks this decade
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.
Average savings account interest rate has dropped to 1.88%
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.
2017 Mozo Experts Choice Awards reveal the best place for Aussies’ savings
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.
Valentine’s Day without the squabbles: Study reveals equal spend across the genders
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.
Work-related expenses revealed: Gen Y spending 150% more than Baby Boomer colleagues
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.
Rate cuts from 9 providers spell bad news for savers in 2017
With 2017 underway, Aussies who made a resolution to save more money are doing it tough so far, as Mozo’s data shows that a number of banks have already welcomed the New Year by cutting rates on savings accounts.
Aussies eye savings success as number one goal for 2017
Whether it’s a trip to Asia or buying their first home, Australians of all ages have made saving money their foremost financial priority in 2017, according to a new study.