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Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Suncorp offers new bank account that tracks your carbon emissions
In a win for sustainable banking, Suncorp has revealed its new online transaction account that allows customers to view the estimated carbon emissions of their purchases.
Bank Accounts
11 Nov, 2022
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What the RBA's Financial Stability Review says about money in Australia right now
Global volatility, higher inflation and interest rates, plus cyber-attacks and climate change are all affecting Australia’s financial stability. The new report from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks at the risk these factors and more pose to the nation’s economy, but what can you do about their effect on your household bank accounts?
Bank Accounts
11 Oct, 2022
6 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
What happens to Australia's cash after The Queen's passing
Representations of The Queen can be found on an array of items throughout the world including on stamps, national anthems, flags and Commonwealth currencies. What will the change of effigy mean for the future of cash in Australia?
Bank Accounts
09 Sep, 2022
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect when your bank gets bought out
ANZ’s planned purchase of Suncorp Bank could not only affect its business, but its customers as well. What could happen to you if your bank or lender suddenly became the property of another banking brand?
Bank Accounts
20 Jul, 2022
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
What you need to know about the minimum wage increase in Australia
The minimum wage in Australia is getting an increase as of the new financial year, with our lowest-paid workers soon to be given a $40-a-week pay rise.
Bank Accounts
16 Jun, 2022
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
NAB joins the Buy Now, Pay Later party – how it compares to the competition
NAB has announced it will launch a buy now, pay later option in July, with pre-registrations opening today.
Bank Accounts
26 May, 2022
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How does NAB Now Pay Later compare to the competition?
Big bank NAB is joining the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) pack with its new offer, NAB Now Pay Later. But how does this service rate alongside the established BNPL players?
Bank Accounts
26 May, 2022
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
COVID still hitting young people in the wallet – how can you get your finances back on track?
While much of Australia is on a road to recovery after the past few years of financial ups and downs, Australians under 24 are still struggling to shake off the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Bank Accounts
13 Apr, 2022
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What do the big banks have to say about budget 2022?
Hot on the heels of the federal budget for 2022/23, Australia’s big four banks have responded with their own economic forecasts.
Bank Accounts
30 Mar, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
5 biggest announcements from The Budget and what they mean for your finances
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered the 2022-23 pre-election Federal Budget. Let's explore the the biggest announcements from The Budget and what they mean for your finances.
Bank Accounts
30 Mar, 2022
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Food and fun are our post-lockdown spending priorities
Australians have been spending more of their money on food, recreation and culture, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Bank Accounts
22 Mar, 2022
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Shopping online can help Aussies save money
Australians looking to save money, whether to build up a house deposit or save for retirement, may be able to shrink their household spending simply by doing their weekly grocery shopping online.
Bank Accounts
07 Mar, 2022
2 min read
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Mark Bristow
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