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How to Save Money Fast: Money-Saving Tips for Any Income
How can I save money on a low income? It’s a tough gig to save money on a low income, however, putting money aside is an investment in your future. …
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Written by Nora Ackermann
• 26/03/2021 • 9 minute read
The Cost of COVID-19: How Are Aussies Spending Money as Lockdowns Ease?
Just three months into 2020, the world was forced to watch on as the Chinese city of Wuhan went into lockdown. While we were hopeful that the newly emergent coronavirus …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 8 minute read
Best Savings Accounts in Australia as of 2020
Are you wanting to save for a house? An overseas holiday? Or maybe you just want to set aside some cash for a rainy day? Opening up a savings account …
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Written by Katie Douglass
• 26/03/2021 • 11 minute read
What is a Term Deposit and How Does it Work?
Between groceries, travel, rent, and trying to maintain some kind of social life – we know, saving your hard-earned cash is no easy task! Yet, there’s never been a better …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 5 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.