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While passwords and PINs can be compromised, faking your fingerprint is far harder, so use biometric security on your mobile banking if it’s available on your phone.

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The amazing technology that’s made online banking super-secure

Biometric technology, second-factor authentication and real-time fraud detection are some of the innovations that have changed digital banking.

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You can do that with your phone? The crazy bank tech making life easier

You can do that with your phone? The crazy bank tech making life easier

Did you know you can integrate your digital bank account with Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa, your Fitbit or Garmin and more?

Having a virtual wallet means you’re never caught without the means to pay as long as you have your smartphone with you – and you have money in your account.

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3 easy steps to help make your online activities scam-proof

3 easy steps to help make your online activities scam-proof

Do you take all of these security precautions?

Getting access to your computer or smartphone can be very lucrative for a scammer, so protect it and know where it is at all times.

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Worried you or a loved one have been scammed? Your next important steps

Worried you or a loved one have been scammed? Your next important steps

Scams come in all shapes and sizes. It might be somebody trying to steal personal information or lure you into...

Although thefts may now be conducted as commonly online as in the street, the nature of the crime is no less serious – so don’t feel like you can’t get justice for yourself.

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How to spot a scammer: Know what to look for

How to spot a scammer: Know what to look for

When you know what to look out for, you’re better equipped to protect yourself, your personal information and your money.

Treating your laptop, mobile and tablet as if it’s your personal bank vault is a good way of protecting yourself from the various tactics scammers use on you.

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How to know when a scammer’s playing mind games with you

How to know when a scammer’s playing mind games with you

Love, fear and greed – we all feel these emotions and scammers know how to use this to their advantage!

Scammers make sure they have a grip on your heart and mind – before they make a move on your wallet.

Money

Federal Election 2019: An easy guide to what’s in it for older Australians

Federal Election 2019: An easy guide to what’s in it for older Australians

The Age Pension is one topic that hasn’t had much attention from the major parties, but plenty of others have.

About seven million older Australians will vote at the May 18 federal election, and they have firm ideas about the issues of importance to them.

Retirement Income

Retirement after divorce: How a split can hurt your retirement nest egg

Retirement after divorce: How a split can hurt your retirement nest egg

Divorce and separation after a relationship lasting decades can affect your retirement income plans, but there are steps you can take to safeguard your future.

A later-life divorce or separation can have a serious impact on your nest egg for retirement, but you still have options available to you.

Downsizing your home

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

Wanting to keep hold of treasured bits and pieces is natural, but they don’t have to tie you down if you follow these helpful tips from real people.

Digitising photographs so you can view them on a tablet is one way to reduce clutter, while choosing a trusted child or grandchild to care for them is another.

Age Pension

Downsizing to upsize your super: How it will impact your Age Pension

Downsizing to upsize your super: How it will impact your Age Pension

You budgeted carefully for years to buy your own home and there’s a good opportunity now to cash in, if it suits your needs in retirement.

There’s few things Aussies love more than their own little bit of Australia but giving it up could mean a more comfortable retirement.