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Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
The organisations helping Australian bushfire victims and volunteers
If you or someone you know have been affected by the ongoing fires, here are some of the resources that are available to victims and volunteers now.
Bank Accounts
07 Jan, 2020
8 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
Four ways to cut your expenses in 2020
Many of us are guilty of setting a fresh goal on January 1, only to find ourselves giving up a few days into the year. Here's how to avoid that in 2020.
Bank Accounts
28 Dec, 2019
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts
They say that it’s better to give than to receive. They also say that you can’t always get what you want. Both of these sayings can be true at Christmas time.
Bank Accounts
26 Dec, 2019
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How to make a budget in 2021
Getting your money under control may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. As the old saying goes, “if you can measure it, you can manage it.”
Bank Accounts
20 Dec, 2019
8 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Westpac Group last major to bite on Apple Pay
Today’s announcement that the Westpac Group is joining the Apple Pay platform is a win for customers, who have grown increasingly frustrated at the banks’ limited payment technologies.
Bank Accounts
19 Dec, 2019
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay; what does your bank offer?
Forget cash; mobile payment platforms are the king, with more banks than ever before offering a variety of digital wallet options.
Bank Accounts
19 Dec, 2019
1 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Gift cards get better, but there are still some on the naughty list
RateCity has today revealed its annual ‘naughty and nice’ gift card list, as tough new rules abolish short expiry cards.
Bank Accounts
04 Dec, 2019
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
RateCity.com.au Gift Card Review
RateCity's 2019 comprehensive gift card review. Compare expiry dates, fees and the nice bits.
Bank Accounts
03 Dec, 2019
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Credit union vs bank – what’s the difference?
If you’re looking for a new bank, there’s plenty of competition to choose from, including big banks and smaller local banks. But what about credit unions? What are the main differences between a credit union and a bank, and what are their advantages and disadvantages?
Bank Accounts
20 Sep, 2019
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
From paper to plastic – how to ditch fees for good
A small fee on your last bank transaction might feel like a drop in the ocean, but if you’re ignoring all your account fees, you may soon be struggling to keep your head above water. If you take the time to do your research, you could ditch the pesky fees for good.
Bank Accounts
11 Sep, 2019
7 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Neo banks are live – but do they live up to the hype?
Australia’s neo banking market is heating up with 86 400 officially opening its doors today, and neo-rival Xinja receiving its full banking licence from APRA yesterday.
Bank Accounts
10 Sep, 2019
4 min read
Rachel Wastell
Business & Finance Writer
RBA changes ESA Policy: will fintechs or tech giants benefit?
Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook could gain direct access to the Exchange Settlement Accounts payment system, settling their own transactions without needing the services of a bank per se.
Bank Accounts
08 Aug, 2019
3 min read
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