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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated term deposits in March 2024

Could a term deposit help to safeguard part of your wealth from uncertainty? Selecting the best solutions to protect your assets and grow your investments isn’t always easy, but there are a range of options to consider.

Term Deposits

15 Mar, 2024

4 min read

Some of the top-rated term deposits in March 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How far can your savings take you? Some of the top-rated term deposits in February 2024

Has your term deposit been effectively losing you money in the past? With Australia’s inflation falling faster than expected, it may be getting easier to find term deposits that can keep your money from going backwards. But it’s important to compare the available options and choose a term deposit that will suit your needs and help you reach your savings goals.

Term Deposits

12 Feb, 2024

3 min read

How far can your savings take you? Some of the top-rated term deposits in February 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated term deposits in January 2024

Australians concerned about how shifting interest rates could affect their savings in 2024 could consider locking in a term deposit interest rate. However, it’s essential to carefully compare term deposits before you commit to help ensure your choice matches your personal goals and financial needs.

Term Deposits

16 Jan, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated term deposits in January 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated term deposits in December 2023

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the national cash rate on hold at 4.35% in December 2023, not a lot of movement is expected for term deposit interest rates in the immediate future. But with some economists forecasting that the RBA could hike rates again in February 2024 if inflation doesn’t fall fast enough, It may become possible to give your savings an extra boost later in the new year.

Term Deposits

05 Dec, 2023

2 min read

Some of the top-rated term deposits in December 2023
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Stash your savings: top term deposits for November 2023

If you’re considering putting away some of your hard-earned savings, you may want to compare several term deposit accounts to discover those offering the most attractive rates and features that fit your savings goals.

Term Deposits

10 Nov, 2023

2 min read

Stash your savings: top term deposits for November 2023
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

If the cash rate is cut, will my term deposit rate go down?

While the RBA cash rate may influence term deposit rates, the relationship is not always immediate; especially for existing customers locked into a fixed rate.

Term Deposits

07 Nov, 2023

4 min read

If the cash rate is cut, will my term deposit rate go down?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated term deposits in October 2023

It’s not yet certain if Australia’s cash rate has already reached its peak, or if one more rate rise may be required before the end of the year to help push inflation back down into the RBA’s target band. But if inflation does slow down, you may find that the right term deposit can make a much bigger impact on your savings goals.

Term Deposits

06 Oct, 2023

2 min read

Some of the top-rated term deposits in October 2023
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Grow your wealth: top term deposits for September 2023

If you’re considering putting away some of your hard-earned savings, you may want to compare several term deposit accounts to discover those offering the most attractive rates and features that fit your savings goals.

Term Deposits

05 Sep, 2023

3 min read

Grow your wealth: top term deposits for September 2023
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Is now the time to look for a term deposit?

If you’re trying to pick the peak of the market to lock in a higher rate on your term deposit, now may be the time to consider doing so.

Term Deposits

05 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Is now the time to look for a term deposit?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Unlock high interest rates: First Option Bank's exclusive high-rate term deposit

If you’ve been on the hunt for a competitive term deposit rate, you’ll want to pay attention to this. First Option Bank is offering an exclusive high rate term deposit account just for RateCity customers.

Term Deposits

01 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Unlock high interest rates: First Option Bank's exclusive high-rate term deposit
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Secure your stash: top term deposits for August 2023

With interest rates at or near their peak, this may be a strategic moment to consider stashing some of your savings in a term deposit.

Term Deposits

08 Aug, 2023

2 min read

Secure your stash: top term deposits for August 2023
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Guaranteed growth: top terms deposits for July 2023

You may want to compare several term deposit accounts to discover those offering the most attractive rates and features that fit your savings goals.

Term Deposits

07 Jul, 2023

2 min read

Guaranteed growth: top terms deposits for July 2023