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Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What are ethical savings accounts?

Ethical savings accounts are growing in popularity in Australia, as more people make an active choice to bank with financial institutions that align with their values. So, is it time for you to make the switch to an ethical savings account?

Savings Accounts

27 Jan, 2021

5 min read

What are ethical savings accounts?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can I open a savings account for my grandchild?

Can grandparents set up savings accounts for grandchildren? Most banks and credit unions in Australia allow this in some way or another. Here’s what you need to know about opening a savings account for a grandchild.

Savings Accounts

26 Jan, 2021

4 min read

Can I open a savings account for my grandchild?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can you transfer money from your credit card to a savings account?

Can I transfer money from a credit card to a savings account? Yes, it’s possible to make a money transfer from your credit card to a bank account, but do note, you'll probably have to pay higher fees and interest.

Savings Accounts

25 Jan, 2021

4 min read

Can you transfer money from your credit card to a savings account?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

A guide to dabbling in the newness of neobanks

There are some serious competitors in the finance world and neobanks are the space to watch. Here is everything you need to know if you’re considering dabbling in the world of neobanks.

Savings Accounts

28 Dec, 2020

7 min read

A guide to dabbling in the newness of neobanks
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Are savings accounts free?

Are savings accounts free?

Savings Accounts

09 Oct, 2020

5 min read

Are savings accounts free?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

The top savings accounts for kids in July 2020

Teaching your children about money can be a challenging part of parenting, but one of the more convenient ways to do so is through a kids savings account.

Savings Accounts

30 Jul, 2020

4 min read

The top savings accounts for kids in July 2020
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can you visit a bank branch during COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed the way Australians do a lot of everyday things, but when it comes to your banking, it’s crucial to know how visiting branches may be impacted.

Savings Accounts

30 Jul, 2020

6 min read

Can you visit a bank branch during COVID-19?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can a savings account help you grow wealth?

With interest rates on savings accounts at historic lows, many Australians with savings goals are probably wondering if they can still grow wealth through them.

Savings Accounts

24 Jul, 2020

6 min read

Can a savings account help you grow wealth?
RateCity

How your bank account can help supersize your savings

Saving doesn’t have to be hard. HSBC’s Everyday Global Account could boost your savings with little effort, thanks to several included perks.

Savings Accounts

08 Jul, 2020

3 min read

How your bank account can help supersize your savings
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

10 money pro tips you need to try

10 money pro tips you need to try

Savings Accounts

16 Oct, 2018

4 min read

10 money pro tips you need to try
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How going green at home can help you save money

Turning your home into a more environmentally friendly household has a range of benefits not only for your health and the environment, but also for your wallet.

Savings Accounts

09 Mar, 2018

5 min read

How going green at home can help you save money
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Why a penny saved is worth more than a penny earned

We’ll all had people encourage us to save money by telling us that ‘a penny saved is a penny earned’. It turns out they were wrong – but in a good way.

Savings Accounts

12 Feb, 2018

3 min read

Why a penny saved is worth more than a penny earned