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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

5 things debt collectors wish you knew
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

What is an online savings account?
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

What are the pros and cons of having multiple bank accounts?
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

Are there special savings accounts for children?
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

Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins
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

What to look for when choosing a savings account
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

How much do you save by packing your own lunch?
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

What's the best way to spend your bonus?
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

Five Christmas presents that won't break the bank
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

Top new ways to save for your holiday
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

Holidaying on the beach this summer won't break the bank
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

Money myth busters