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Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What happens when a term deposit matures?

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

Term Deposits

25 Nov, 2024

4 min read

What happens when a term deposit matures?
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?
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

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 can you learn from Australian term deposit historical rates?

How do old term deposit rates compare against today’s interest rates? Are there lessons to be learned from historical term deposit interest rates?

Term Deposits

27 Jan, 2021

4 min read

What can you learn from Australian term deposit historical rates?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can I open a foreign currency term deposit in Australia?

If the AUD isn’t performing as well as other currencies, you may consider opening a foreign currency term deposit in Australia. There are a few boxes you’ll need to tick before you can apply.

Term Deposits

20 Jan, 2021

3 min read

Can I open a foreign currency term deposit in Australia?