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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
How Banks Failed Consumers During COVID-19
The big four banks, namely – Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB, and ANZ haven’t been the most trustworthy institutions in the eyes of the general public. According to the quarterly Trust …
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Written by Trudie Cross
• 26/03/2021 • 7 minute read
Organising Some Money Transfers and Need a Few Tips? Oiyo Has Your Back!
What are money transfers? Money transfers are simply the act of wirelessly transferring money from yourself to somebody else. Money transfers are effectively the modern-day online equivalent of wiring money. …
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Written by Toni Petto
• 21/08/2020 • 8 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.