Card surcharge ban will take time to work through: bank

7 October

Australian businesses will need time to adjust to the new ban on card surcharges as the major banks prepare for a potential merchant fees war.The change, driven by the central bank to give consumers transparency at the till, only came into effect on...[Read More]

Advice to give your kids when starting a new job

1 October

Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They...[Read More]

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

30 September

Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]

5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save

10 September

Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions.    It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.   Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

19 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]