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ING Group has been named by Forbes as Australia's best bank. Source: Getty

Everyday money

World’s best banks revealed: Where does yours rank?

Anyone banking with the big four is in for a mighty disappointment.

Written byAnna Wall

Age Pension

Rich getting richer: Tax system widening the wealth and gender divides

Rich getting richer: Tax system widening the wealth and gender divides

Four main tax policies are seeing the gap widening between rich and poor, and men and women.

Written byAnna Wall

Modelling has highlighted four policies that benefit wealthier, higher income earning households. Source: Getty

News

Cash is dead, and research says credit cards might be too

Cash is dead, and research says credit cards might be too

Research suggests Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2012) may be the last generation to use credit cards.

Written byAnna Wall

Research has found that credit cards are being used less, with many experts saying Buy Now Pay Later services are to blame. Source: Getty

Everyday money

CBA will reimburse millions to customers after overcharging account fees

CBA will reimburse millions to customers after overcharging account fees

Oh banks, did they learn anything from the Royal Commission?

Written byAnna Wall

The CBA has apologised for incorrectly charging customers account fees. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Pressure on grid may see households charged for exporting solar

Pressure on grid may see households charged for exporting solar

Solar panels are meant to be a cost-saving measure, but anyone selling power back to the grid could soon be missing out.

Written byAnna Wall

Pressure on the electricity grids will only get worse, with
solar households potentially looking at fees fee to export surplus electricity into the grid. Source: Getty

Tips

Expert tips: How to spot a scam caller

Expert tips: How to spot a scam caller

Unfortunately, it's not always as easy as you'd think.

Written byMeagan Lawrence

Thousands of Aussies fall victim to scam calls every year. Source: Getty

News

Unhappy International Women’s Day: Ladies get a barrage of bad money news

Unhappy International Women’s Day: Ladies get a barrage of bad money news

In the words of Dolly Parton: "I swear sometimes that man is out to get me."

Written byAnna Wall

Women will retire with 36 per cent less super than their male counterparts. Source: Getty Images.

News

Penny pinch: Experts warn cost of meat set to soar

Penny pinch: Experts warn cost of meat set to soar

If you've been thinking about adding more veggies to your diet, now is the time!

Written byAnna Wall

Aussie meat prices are set to rise. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How real-life retirees changed their lifestyle and budget during Covid-19

How real-life retirees changed their lifestyle and budget during Covid-19

"We finished up 2020 with more money in our bank account than has been there for years!"

Written byRachael Rosel

These are the ways retirees around the country have flicked the switch on budgets and routine during Covid-19. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

ING, ME and UBank cut savings rates, with 0% returns on the horizon

ING, ME and UBank cut savings rates, with 0% returns on the horizon

We're not at 0 per cent savings accounts yet but experts say they may not be far off.

Written byRachael Rosel

Savings account interest rates are getting the chop across the board. Source: Getty.

From our community

‘I felt forced to retire before I was ready’

by Mary Canaday

‘Poker machine poison: My mother’s gambling addiction left her broke’

by Linda Vaiana

‘I’m more careful about online subscriptions after a dodgy experience’

by Peter Button

‘I’m feeling ripped off by a tradie. Help please!’

by Barbara Stacey