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The big four are always quick to raise their home loan rates, but really drag their feet to reward savers. Here’s where to find the best savings rates. All of the big four banks have hiked their variable home loan rates by 0.5 per cent after the latest RBA increase, but not all their savers… Read more »
There are many things you can do to become a savvier saver, starting with demanding a better rate. Research by RateCity shows complacent savers are potentially missing out on hundreds of dollars in interest, as the gap widens between some of the highest and lowest savings rates on the back of the RBA hikes. The… Read more »
Kids’ savings accounts are generally horrible when it comes to features and returns – but some are better than others. As a father of four adult children and eight grandchildren, I’ve always been interested in kids’ savings accounts. Libby and I have always tried to instil good savings habits (with mixed success) into our kids… Read more »
Teens and money aren’t generally good mates, but they are actually uniquely positioned to take advantage of the power of compounding. Lucky ducks! On his 18th birthday, my son Ben asked me how he could be a millionaire by age 50. What a powerful question – one I wish I had asked at his age.… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How can I reduce the cost of living? Oh boy, are we all getting hit with the cost of living stick right now. Fuel prices are through the roof, rent is… Read more »
All of us make silly money mistakes at one stage or another, but some will affect your future more than others. It’s pretty common to make one or two questionable financial decisions when you’re young. But while some money mistakes are just a bit of fun and part of growing up, others can hang around… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How can you automate your finances? You’ll have heard it many times: automate your finances to really get ahead. But what exactly does that mean, and why does it matter so… Read more »
A ‘buy nothing’ week might seem trivial, but even curbing your spending for a short time can mean wins that go well beyond the savings. By Celina Siriyos My full-time job pays me once a month, which means twelve times a year I get to feel like a high roller. Suddenly I have the means… Read more »
Rates seem to be staying down for now, so what are your low interest rate investing options? Despite all the media hoopla, the RBA has chosen to keep interest rates as they are for now. Governor Dr Philip Lowe suggests that it’s steady as she goes for the foreseeable future. “The Omicron outbreak has affected… Read more »
If you’ve got a weakness for brand names, looking good can be a pricey pursuit. The good news is there are clever ways to cut your fashion costs. By Daniella Doughan If you love quality fashion you’re probably used to spending up big to look good. The top brands come at a lofty price, after… Read more »
