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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Gen Z teens suffer savings woes
Generation Z have started to worry about their own financial future, with most opening savings accounts to prepare for expenses that they will face in adulthood, according to a new report.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Online or old fashioned savings accounts What's best for you?
Since the introduction of the first online savings account by ING Direct in 1990, Australians have taken to online accounts like ducks to water. And there is no doubt online accounts can help you save faster as they offer the highest interest rates on the market.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Pint sized savings attract bonus rates
Good money management is one of the most valuable skills our kids can learn, and with juicy rates of interest available on junior savings accounts, the small fry have good reasons to save.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Read the fine print on high interest savings account
There are plenty of good deals on savings at present but getting the best return means reading the fine print. One of the key aspects to look out for when comparing savings accounts is whether an advertised rate is the ongoing rate your money will earn or if it's a ’bonus’ rate.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Saving for the Jones's Aussies showing off their savings success
Australians are more worried about their neighbours finding out their financial hardships, than actually going through the hardship itself, according to a new international survey.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Banks battle for bigger slice of the savings cake
Among the many negative side effects of the global financial crisis, there was also a positive trend - since the GFC begun to bite, Australians have been saving more than they used to.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Savings accounts Should I stay or should I go?
When is it wise to switch savings accounts and when should you simply stay put? Your savings are the cheapest source of money that our banks can get their hands on, so expect robust competition to continue, particularly in the area of online and serious savings accounts.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
$46 billion under the bed Australians lose out by stashing cash
The time for Australians to break your piggy bank and open a high interest savings account is no. The Bankwest Cash Report 2009 discovered that a record $46 billion in coins and notes were circulated this year.
Savings Accounts
01 Dec, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Financial fitness Get fit for summer and save money
Make your body and your wallet fit this summer by checking out the latest savings accounts. Thanks to our recovering economy, interest rates are increasing - good news if your money is sitting in a high interest savings account.
Savings Accounts
25 Nov, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Rising food costs make dents in your savings
Rising OECD figures is putting pressure on Australian households. Learn the smart way to dodge hefty grocery bills and damage to your savings accounts.
Savings Accounts
25 Nov, 2009
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Dreaming of a debt free Christmas?
In the lead up to Christmas last year Australian credit card debt had climbed to more than $45 billion. One way of avoiding the Christmas debt trap is to set up a Christmas savings account fund.
Savings Accounts
25 Nov, 2009
3 min read
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Online savings account
Many Australians have an online savings account but there are still plenty who don't. For those who don't, it's usually a matter of finding the time or the inspiration to save, rather than not seeing the benefits.
Savings Accounts
24 Nov, 2009
1 min read
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