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Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Is a term deposit an asset?

A term deposit falls under the category of a financial asset, specifically a cash and cash equivalent asset. It's a form of investment that you own, and it holds monetary value.

Term Deposits

02 Nov, 2023

4 min read

Is a term deposit an asset?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can you break a term deposit?

It’s usually possible to withdraw your money from a term deposit early if you need the cash back in your pocket. But doing so may require providing advance notice to the bank, and you may miss out on earning interest on your savings.

Term Deposits

01 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Can you break a term deposit?
Kate Wick

The benefits of short-term deposits

Each year Australians look for ways to accrue, save and invest their money, with many turning to term deposits for their investments.

Term Deposits

09 May, 2023

3 min read

The benefits of short-term deposits
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Alternative investments to term deposits

If you’ve been there, done that when it comes to term deposits, you may be curious as to what alternatives are available. Depending on your appetite for risk, there are a range of investment options to consider.

Term Deposits

31 Jan, 2023

6 min read

Alternative investments to term deposits
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can students open a term deposit?

So, can Australian and overseas students open a term deposit? Yes, but there may be additional steps international students need to jump through to gain approval for a term deposit.

Term Deposits

23 Nov, 2022

3 min read

Can students open a term deposit?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Can an international student have a term deposit?

Banking for overseas students can be complicated, but you may still be able to steadily grow your funds as an international student by using a term deposit. 

Term Deposits

22 Nov, 2022

2 min read

Can an international student have a term deposit?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Are term deposit accounts subject to capital gains tax?

The tax you pay on a profit generated by a term deposit is not classified as capital gains tax. Interest earned on a term deposit is considered income though and would need to be included in your annual income tax return.

Term Deposits

09 Nov, 2022

3 min read

Are term deposit accounts subject to capital gains tax?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can I negotiate a fixed term deposit rate with the bank?

Let’s explore how you can negotiate your fixed term deposit rate with a bank because, after all, if you don’t ask you don’t get. Many banks welcome negotiation, especially with deposits of over $100,000.

Term Deposits

09 Nov, 2022

4 min read

Can I negotiate a fixed term deposit rate with the bank?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can you add money to a term deposit?

Whether you’ve used term deposits for years, or are considering opening your first, you may be curious as to if you can add money to a term deposit after it has commenced. 

Term Deposits

04 Nov, 2022

3 min read

Can you add money to a term deposit?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How do you pay tax on term deposits?

Just like your regular income, the interest you earn on term deposits is taxable. You should pay tax on any interest that you have received within the current financial year. For example, if you receive monthly interest payments, these payments should be claimed on your tax return. However, if your term deposit is longer than one year and you will only receive interest at maturity, then you will pay tax on your interest in the year that you receive it. 

Term Deposits

14 Oct, 2022

3 min read

How do you pay tax on term deposits?
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Term deposit vs managed fund

Choosing between a term deposit and a managed fund to invest your money will likely be influenced by your personal investment strategies and goals. Consider the advantages and risks of each to decide what’s right for you.

Term Deposits

26 Jul, 2022

5 min read

Term deposit vs managed fund
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What happens when a term deposit matures?

A term deposit is a popular option for people who want to park their cash and earn some interest. When the term deposit matures, you have a choice about what to do next.

Term Deposits

29 Jan, 2021

3 min read

What happens when a term deposit matures?