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Cash management accounts

Cash management accounts are a great way to earn higher interest than keeping your money in your regular debit or savings account. There are hundreds of cash management accounts that you can compare online to find the best one to suit your needs.

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04 Jan, 2010

1 min read

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Bonus interest rates

Looking to make some extra money and be rewarded for saving your hard-earned cash? Many savings accounts offer bonus rates also known as bonus interest to entice customers to save more money and make fewer withdrawals.

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04 Jan, 2010

2 min read

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Creating a budget and savings plan

A savings plan is a great way to help you save for a goal or learn how to be more disciplined with your money. It doesn't have to be hard or complicated to have a savings plan.

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16 Dec, 2009

3 min read

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Branchless banking

There are several financial institutions that provide branchless banking. It is the future of banking as more people avoid the queues and find more convenience online.

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16 Dec, 2009

1 min read

Patricia Babalis

Money saving tips for children

Teaching children how to save from a young age could help set them up for life. When you are a kid you think money grows on trees, or at least your parents have an endless supply, however the reality is quite a stark difference. Starting a savings account for your children can help them build great life habits and prepare them for the real world.

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10 Dec, 2009

3 min read

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Bonus interest

Many savings accounts offer bonus interest to help you save money, which is a rate on top of the base interest rate. Bonus interest provides an incentive for savers but also usually comes with conditions and restrictions to qualify for the bonus interest.

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09 Dec, 2009

1 min read

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Savings account interest rates

As well as watching your money grow, seeing your goals come to fruition, or dreams become more achievable, putting aside money can be rewarding in other ways too, with interest.

Savings Accounts

03 Dec, 2009

2 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

New Year's Resolution More money from your savings

2010 will be the year for better interest rates on savings accounts so why not take advantage by starting up a savings plan for your New Year’s Resolution?

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01 Dec, 2009

3 min read

New Year's Resolution More money from your savings

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Kids accounts Find a piggy bank with real grunt

Some children’s savings accounts pay next to no interest so make sure you find your little ones a winning piggy bank. It’s worth shopping around for an account that pays enough interest to encourage your child to save.

Savings Accounts

01 Dec, 2009

3 min read

Kids accounts Find a piggy bank with real grunt

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Savings sickness sweeps the nation

Most Australians only tend to use a savings plan for specific goals, and once they are met, slip back into bad habits. Once we have saved enough and paid off all the bills, how can we maintain the motivation to keep saving?

Savings Accounts

01 Dec, 2009

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Is Australia the frugal nation?

The global financial crisis - the only financial event to earn its own acronym, the GFC - sparked a wave of frugality among Australians that is still being felt as the economy slides into recovery mode.

Savings Accounts

01 Dec, 2009

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Save more with branchless banking

Try this quick quiz. When was the last time you stepped inside a bank branch? If you can’t remember, chances are branchless banking for your savings account is for you.

Savings Accounts

01 Dec, 2009

3 min read