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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
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
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How does a business term deposit work?
A fixed-term deposit can be a useful option for increasing your business’s cash reserve. Remember to compare business term deposit rates before deciding on one.
Term Deposits
17 Dec, 2020
4 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
Australia’s best term deposits for June 2020
If you’re a saver who’s built a kitty over a considerable amount of time, you may be looking to protect your precious savings during the recession.
Term Deposits
29 Jun, 2020
2 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What is a term deposit?
A term deposit is a set amount of money you leave with a lender for an agreed amount of time in return for an agreed amount of interest.
Term Deposits
16 Aug, 2017
2 min read
Kate Cowling
Term deposit versus property investment
Are you thinking about taking out a home loan as an investor or opening a term deposit account? There are pros and cons to both approaches.
Term Deposits
02 Oct, 2014
3 min read
Kate Cowling
What are your long-term savings options?
There are many ways to save these days - if you can just avoid the temptation to spend. So what are some of the best long-term savings plans and options?
Term Deposits
29 Sep, 2014
4 min read
Kate Cowling
What's the deal with term deposit blackboard specials?
Many Australians who are seeking to invest their savings consider term deposits as a secure investment option and keep a close eye on blackboard specials - but should they?
Term Deposits
29 Sep, 2014
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
How to get a head start in the property market
As lenders loosen the purse strings and house prices take a dive, first-time buyers are more likely to be able to buy than at any time since the credit crunch.
Term Deposits
21 Feb, 2012
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Term deposit v property: how to choose an investment
Investing in real estate can have its disadvantages, not least when you have troublesome tenants. And with yields on residential investment property now averaged at 4.5 percent, there are growing questions about whether investing in property is really worth it.
Term Deposits
21 Apr, 2011
3 min read
RateCity
Short Term Deposit Rates
Investing it into a short term deposit will give you peace of mind knowing it will be returning you a higher interest rate than your everyday transaction account while very low risk to your investment.
Term Deposits
18 Apr, 2011
2 min read
RateCity
Bank Term Deposit
Often, deciding on the best investment strategy for your lump sum can be difficult. Should you invest in the share market, buy property or consider fixing your funds in a bank term deposit?
Term Deposits
18 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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