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SAVINGS ACCOUNT News & Analysis

How do your savings stack up against others?
Personal Finance
How do your savings stack up against others?
With increasing financial transparency subverting traditional norms, have you ever wanted to know how your savings compare to your peers?
Simonelle Mody | 21 October 2024
Brighter picture for big four banks
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Brighter picture for big four banks
Morningstar's Nathan Zaia on the outlook for the banks, dividend payouts and the move by the Bank of Queensland to acquire ME Bank.
Lex Hall | 01 March 2021
Signs of hope for households
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Signs of hope for households
Consumer sentiment provides a faint glimmer amid the pandemic's economic fallout.   
Nicki Bourlioufas | 19 May 2020
Cash savings options less enticing than ever
Personal Finance
Cash savings options less enticing than ever
Investors are running out of savings options—but there is room for optimism.  
Nicki Bourlioufas | 11 May 2020
Neobanks take the savings fight to the big four
Personal Finance
Neobanks take the savings fight to the big four
Online lenders offer ease and alluring rates but is it enough for you to close your account with a big four bank?
Emma Rapaport | 05 February 2020
Is a bad mood bringing your savings down?
Personal Finance
Is a bad mood bringing your savings down?
Buy now, pay later services, social media and peer group pressure are stopping people setting aside money but there are solutions.
Lex Hall | 29 July 2019
Investing basics: cash investing strategies as interest rates dip
Personal Finance
Investing basics: cash investing strategies as interest rates dip
In response to the Reserve Bank of Australia's historic cut in interest rates earlier this month, a downcast Emma Rapaport considers the various cash...
Emma Rapaport | 23 June 2019
Investing basics: how to use the 50/30/20 rule for budgeting
Personal Finance
Investing basics: how to use the 50/30/20 rule for budgeting
A good budget that quietly works in the background is an essential first step to saving and growing your wealth.
Emma Rapaport | 31 May 2019
Doubts big banks will match RBA on rate cut
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Doubts big banks will match RBA on rate cut
The big banks are unlikely to pass on the full amount of any RBA rate cut, opting instead to protect their bottom lines in the face of falling...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 March 2019
Investing basics: High interest savings accounts
Personal Finance
Investing basics: High interest savings accounts
Investing in stocks is often the best way to reach long-term financial goals, but because cash also has its place, we've rounded up some of the best...
Emma Rapaport | 14 March 2019