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April 14th, 2010 at 01:04 pm
Are you worried about the increases in home loan mortgage rates? Are you considering switching to a fixed mortgage? Given the recent trend of home loan interest rate rises,...
  • Home Loan Interest Rates to Rise
    As was expected the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased interest rates by 0.25% to make the cash rate 4.00%. With...
    by Admin at February 22nd, 2010 at 12:02 am

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Childrens Bank Account Review

April 3rd, 2010 at 02:04 pm
Financial literacy is a very important issue and it pays to start young. Smart parents can start their children off on the right path by introducing their children to banking...

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ING Direct Orange Everyday Account

February 28th, 2010 at 04:02 am
ING Direct Orange Everyday account ING Direct the people who brought high interest savings accounts to Australia have a new everyday bank account with some great fee savings. It...
  • Fee Free Transaction Accounts
    Competition amongst the banks is a beautiful thing. Recently competition in the everyday transaction account area...
    by Admin at February 21st, 2010 at 05:02 pm

Recent Articles

  • 2010 Federal Budget Overview
    This is a very quick overview of the proposed changes as outlined in the recent budget. The proposed changes will need to be confirmed by the passing of any relevant legislation and thus all details may change. Interest on Bank Accounts The Treasurer outlined a 50% tax discount...
    by Admin at May 16th, 2010 at 04:05 pm
  • First Home Saver Accounts Budget Update
    A small change to the scheme was announced by the Federal Treasurer Mr Swan in the Budget last week. Previously there was a four year waiting period before the First Home Saver Account (FHSA) could be used to help purchase a new home. If you did buy a home within this time...
    by Admin at May 16th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
  • Coles Credit Card vs Woolworths Credit Card
    Two of the major expenses in most household budgets are groceries and petrol. With Australia’s two largest grocery store chains, Coles and Woolworths both offering a credit card with a rewards program and linked petrol savings programs, we take a look at whether getting...
    by Admin at May 11th, 2010 at 03:05 am
  • Fixing your Home Loan
    Are you worried about the increases in home loan mortgage rates? Are you considering switching to a fixed mortgage? Given the recent trend of home loan interest rate rises, many home owners may be considering switching to a fixed rate home loan. Home owners are facing a...
    by Admin at April 14th, 2010 at 01:04 pm
  • Childrens Bank Account Review
    Financial literacy is a very important issue and it pays to start young. Smart parents can start their children off on the right path by introducing their children to banking at an early age by signing up for a Childrens Bank Account. Most banks offer special bank accounts...
    by Admin at April 3rd, 2010 at 02:04 pm
  • High Interest Savings Accounts with bonus interest for Regular Savings
    Are you making regular deposits into a savings account? You might be interested then in finding out which bank products offer an incentive to regular savers. There are quite a few financial institutions that offer savings accounts with incentives to make regular monthly...
    by Admin at April 1st, 2010 at 09:04 am
  • Savings Account Rates Update
    Following the recent RBA increase of 0.25% for the official cash rate it’s time to see who has passed on the increase to their savings accounts. The Good Guys Citibank Online Saver is continuing to push for attention by keeping their rate just above their competitors...
    by Admin at March 21st, 2010 at 08:03 pm
  • First Home Savers, how about a 17% return on your funds?
    If you’re thinking about saving up for a deposit on your first home then you should consider the government incentivised (FHSAs). You can contribute up to $5,000 each year into these accounts and the government will kick in an additional 17%. Add on top of that the...
    by Admin at March 4th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
  • ING Direct Orange Everyday Account
    ING Direct Orange Everyday account ING Direct the people who brought high interest savings accounts to Australia have a new everyday bank account with some great fee savings. It has some features that are worth noting if you are not happy with your current transaction account. Here...
    by Admin at February 28th, 2010 at 04:02 am
  • Savings Account Competition Heats Up
    Citibank and Bankwest has upped the interest rate on their main savings account products. Citibank is now offering 5.71% for the first 6 months for new accounts whilst Bankwest has increased the introductory promotional interest rate on its TeleNet Saver account to match...
    by Admin at February 22nd, 2010 at 12:02 am