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Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
5 things debt collectors wish you knew
RateCity spoke to EC Credit Control debt collector, Chris Loveridge, about his experience chasing consumer and commercial debt, and what he wishes more people knew about his industry.
Savings Accounts
18 Sep, 2017
5 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What is an online savings account?
Online savings account are no-frills accounts that are managed online. They generally offer little more than a place to store money and earn interest.
Savings Accounts
06 Sep, 2017
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What are the pros and cons of having multiple bank accounts?
They say you shouldn’t keep all your eggs in one basket. But does this “tried-and-true” advice still hold up when you replace “eggs” with “money” and “basket” with “bank account”? When can having multiple accounts with one or more banks be beneficial, and when can it be problematic?
Savings Accounts
04 Sep, 2017
3 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
Are there special savings accounts for children?
Many lenders offer savings accounts that are specially designed for children. These accounts often have relatively high interest rates and no ongoing fees.
Savings Accounts
31 Aug, 2017
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting - and expensive - times in your life. But just because you’re having twins doesn’t mean the price tags should multiply as well.
Savings Accounts
05 Jul, 2017
5 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What to look for when choosing a savings account
Many people think the interest rate is the be all and end all of savings accounts, but the other features can be just as important.
Savings Accounts
12 May, 2017
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
How much do you save by packing your own lunch?
It takes a very organised person to pack their lunch every day, and let’s admit it, most people don’t feel like they have the time or energy to prepare a week’s worth of food. But how much does buying lunch every day really cost us? And what could that money be better spent on?
Savings Accounts
10 Mar, 2017
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
What's the best way to spend your bonus?
RateCity has compiled a few ways you can spend your bonus wisely and make your money work for you.
Savings Accounts
27 Feb, 2017
4 min read
Patricia Babalis
Five Christmas presents that won't break the bank
Are you worried about how your credit card will fare over Christmas? Think about giving some of these low-cost but incredibly thoughtful gifts.
Savings Accounts
20 Dec, 2016
4 min read
Patricia Babalis
Top new ways to save for your holiday
We all know that travel can be expensive. By the time you add up your flights, accommodation and insurance costs it almost feels like there’s no money left to go out and enjoy the city to which you have travelled.
Savings Accounts
15 Dec, 2016
8 min read
Patricia Babalis
Holidaying on the beach this summer won't break the bank
Who knew heading to one of Australia's pristine coastal holiday spots for your summer break could be so affordable?
Savings Accounts
12 Oct, 2016
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Money myth busters
Even in the age of the internet, where all the money advice we need is virtually at our finger tips, it seems as though some money myths just won't die. RateCity spoke to three leading money experts about money misconceptions that still persist and why they're simply not true.
Savings Accounts
12 Apr, 2016
3 min read
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