Savings Accounts

How big a difference does your savings account interest rate really make? You may be surprised by the effect that a high-rate savings account could have on your wealth, depending on your saving strategy. Just make sure that the account you choose is one that suits your needs and can help you reach your goals.

Mark Bristow -

15 Mar, 2024 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

The interest rate on your savings account can sometimes make the difference between you having a savings goal, and you achieving it.

Eden Radford -

28 Feb, 2024 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Melbourne is the most desired holiday location in Australia, with 4.25 million Aussies indicating they��_d like to visit, according to a Roy Morgan survey.

Alex Ritchie -

11 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Whether you’re considering purchasing your first home in Sydney or looking to nab another investment property, it’s crucial you familiarise yourself with the latest housing market data before you take the plunge.

Alex Ritchie -

09 Aug, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Data from SQM Research has revealed the average weekly rents for all houses and units for the week ending 28 June 2017.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

In good news for first home buyers in New South Wales, stamp duty exemptions and concessions will be getting a boost. The First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme will be expanded in 2023.

Alex Ritchie -

20 Sep, 2023 -

3 min read

Superannuation

More and more Australians are approaching retirement age, when it’s time to start accessing their superannuation savings. But many of these older Australians could be paying too much tax on their super investment earnings, which could be fixed by making one change.

Mark Bristow -

24 Aug, 2023 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights around Australia, as well as Hawaii or Europe. 

Alex Ritchie -

13 Jun, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

Looking to maximise your frequent flyer points? There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month.  

Alex Ritchie -

11 Jul, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

If you’re hoping to maximise your frequent flyer points, this Augusts there are 18 providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up.

Alex Ritchie -

03 Aug, 2023 -

5 min read

Car Insurance

South Australia is arguably Australia's friendliest state for drivers. The Virgin Car Insurance study, which compared the costs of car insurance, petrol, parking and tolls as well as theft, revealed Adelaide as the most driver-friendly city in Australia

Laine Gordon -

30 Mar, 2011 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Smaller lenders are offering the highest interest rates for three-month term deposits, new research has found. A RateCity analysis of the term deposit market has found that Bank of Sydney and UBank lead the way, with interest rates of 2.70 per cent.

Nick Bendel -

03 Jun, 2018 -

2 min read

Term Deposits

A range of smaller lenders are offering significantly higher interest rates than the big four banks for six-month term deposits.

Nick Bendel -

02 Sep, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

If you’ve used the start of the year for a health kick and have a Fitbit on your wrist, you might be able to use it to catch a train or ferry in Sydney.

Alex Ritchie -

08 Jan, 2019 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

There are now very few transaction accounts in Australia that pay even 1 per cent in interest without imposing monthly fees or difficult conditions. A RateCity analysis has found three that fit the bill - bank accounts from Gateway Bank, Bank of Sydney and Macquarie Bank.

Nick Bendel -

01 Jul, 2018 -

1 min read

Home Insurance

From outbreaks of mould, to pothole damages and the humble cup of coffee, there are several ways that the recent heavy rain is costing everyday Australians more money.

Alex Ritchie -

13 Apr, 2022 -

6 min read

Car Loans

Petrol prices experienced dramatic falls in late 2018, according to a new quarterly report from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.

Nick Bendel -

24 Feb, 2019 -

2 min read