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Australia in recession – how to secure your finances

Australia is now in a recession, confirmed Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today, a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic summer bushfire season.

Alex RitchieJun 3, 2020( 6 min read )

86 400 chips in to pay customer bills

Neobank 86 400 is offering to pay the bills of nearly 2000 customers over the coming months.

Mark BristowMay 29, 2020( 3 min read )

How to protect your personal finances from coronavirus

The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of Australian life. Schools are closing, office employees are working from home, and supermarkets are struggling to keep up with demand for essentials. As well as affecting your health, COVID-19 could also affect your finances. Here are a few things you could do to help protect yourself, your loved ones, and your money.

Mark BristowMar 13, 2020( 6 min read )

NAB app to offer gambling block

In an Australian first, NAB his rolled out an option to block gambling transactions on its Visa Debit and Visa Credit cards via its apps, to help Australians better manage their personal finances.

Mark BristowFeb 24, 2020( 2 min read )

86 400 to help customers get better energy deals

Smart bank 86 400 is offering to help its customers find a better deal on their household’s electricity, thanks to a new energy plan assessment service.

Mark BristowJan 19, 2020( 2 min read )

Fix your finances in 2020 and save over $3,000

Start the new year with more money in your pocket by making four simple changes to your finances – it may save you around $3,000 in 2020.

Alex RitchieJan 17, 2020( 5 min read )

The banks driving sustainable finance in 2020

Banks and other financial services are working together in 2020 to promote sustainable finance, responsible banking, and to support greater social, environmental and economic outcomes in Australia.

Rachel WastellJan 11, 2020( 5 min read )

The organisations helping Australian bushfire victims and volunteers

If you or someone you know have been affected by the ongoing fires, here are some of the resources that are available to victims and volunteers now.

Alison CheungJan 7, 2020( 8 min read )

Four ways to cut your expenses in 2020

Many of us are guilty of setting a fresh goal on January 1, only to find ourselves giving up a few days into the year. Here's how to avoid that in 2020.

Alison CheungDec 27, 2019( 4 min read )

What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts

They say that it’s better to give than to receive. They also say that you can’t always get what you want. Both of these sayings can be true at Christmas time.

Mark BristowDec 26, 2019( 3 min read )

How to make a budget in 2020

Getting your money under control may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. As the old saying goes, “if you can measure it, you can manage it.”

Mark BristowDec 20, 2019( 8 min read )

Westpac Group last major to bite on Apple Pay

Today’s announcement that the Westpac Group is joining the Apple Pay platform is a win for customers, who have grown increasingly frustrated at the banks’ limited payment technologies.