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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Couples still reluctant to talk money in relationships

New research from Westpac shows that a lack of communication around finances is prominent among separating Australian couples, with more than a third (36 per cent) of relationships not in a financially healthy position.

Bank Accounts

16 Mar, 2019

2 min read

Couples still reluctant to talk money in relationships
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Mobile banking use up, and we’re mostly satisfied

In the wake of the Royal Commission, it can be hard to imagine that we’re satisfied with our banks, and yet in at least one area, it’s mostly smiles.

Bank Accounts

09 Mar, 2019

3 min read

Mobile banking use up, and we’re mostly satisfied
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

CommBank, Telstra turn to high-speed mobiles for future banking

We might be at the age of the neo-bank, but it’s just the start, as the CBA tests to see what high-speed 5G communications can do for banking.

Bank Accounts

03 Mar, 2019

3 min read

CommBank, Telstra turn to high-speed mobiles for future banking
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Eftpos on Android adds Google Pay support to St George, BankSA

Bank Accounts

02 Mar, 2019

2 min read

Eftpos on Android adds Google Pay support to St George, BankSA
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

AFCA preparing to investigate a decade of complaints

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will soon be able to investigate and resolve financial complaints dating back more than ten years, following the results of the banking royal commission.

Bank Accounts

23 Feb, 2019

1 min read

AFCA preparing to investigate a decade of complaints
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Mr Squiggle $2 coin launched in Woolworths

In celebration of 60 years of one of the most beloved Australian TV characters, the Royal Australian Mint has announced the release of limited edition $2 Mr Squiggle coins in Woolworths supermarkets.

Bank Accounts

15 Feb, 2019

2 min read

Mr Squiggle $2 coin launched in Woolworths
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Scammers kickstart the year by pretending to be ATO

It’s too early for tax time, but criminals aren’t going to let that stop them, as scammers take to SMS to convince you they’re from the tax office.

Bank Accounts

10 Feb, 2019

2 min read

Scammers kickstart the year by pretending to be ATO
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How to avoid getting caught unaware by digital Cabcharge

Bank Accounts

08 Feb, 2019

3 min read

How to avoid getting caught unaware by digital Cabcharge
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Aussie bankruptcies at lowest level in 23 years

The number of Australians declaring bankruptcy has fallen to its lowest level since March 1995, according to the latest personal insolvency statistics from the Australian Financial Security Authority.

Bank Accounts

28 Jan, 2019

1 min read

Aussie bankruptcies at lowest level in 23 years
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Apple Pay is switched on for CommBank, Bankwest

After hinting that it was coming, CBA has flipped the switch on Apple Pay, giving its customers the chance to pay for goods and services with an iPhone.

Bank Accounts

27 Jan, 2019

2 min read

Apple Pay is switched on for CommBank, Bankwest
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Gen Z leads in digital payments as Aussies turn to phones

The days of getting our wallet to pay that restaurant bill are fading away, as Australians increasingly let their smartphone do the talking.

Bank Accounts

23 Jan, 2019

3 min read

Gen Z leads in digital payments as Aussies turn to phones
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

ANZ gives more choice to Apple Pay users

ANZ has extended its Apple Pay offering for its three million Access Advantage Visa debit cardholders.

Bank Accounts

20 Jan, 2019

1 min read

ANZ gives more choice to Apple Pay users