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

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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

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.

Everyday money

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

If you still feel like you've got plenty to offer, the stats back you up.

Money ExpertMichael Spiegel

It's time to pull back the curtain on what it's really like being an older Australian. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Prioritising the planet and the patron: The world of clean, customer owned banks

Prioritising the planet and the patron: The world of clean, customer owned banks

With more and more banks popping up every year, the banking industry is rife with competition.

Written byRachael Rosel

New banks have started to make it their mission to help both the customer and the environment. Source: Getty.

Politics

Budget 2020: Pensioners to pocket $500 as govt warns ‘deficits for decade’

Budget 2020: Pensioners to pocket $500 as govt warns ‘deficits for decade’

Here are the key changes that will affect senior Australians outlined by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in tonight's Federal Budget.

Written byJessica Galley

The treasurer unveiled the budget on Tuesday night. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Petrol price hike: Where to find a bargain at the bowser this long weekend

Petrol price hike: Where to find a bargain at the bowser this long weekend

The data showed that Brisbane had the most expensive fuel over the last quarter while Perth had the lowest.

Written byRachael Rosel

Petrol prices are set to rise over the long weekend. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

What all older workers need to know about tax on redundancy payments

What all older workers need to know about tax on redundancy payments

The ATO recently changed their rules surrounding the age limits on what's considered a 'genuine redundancy'.

Written byRachael Rosel

Being made redundant after a certain age could have tax implications. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Government tightens dole rules in bid to get more Aussies back to work

Government tightens dole rules in bid to get more Aussies back to work

The government is tightening the rules in light of the surprising drop in unemployment figures.

Written byRachael Rosel

The rules are getting tighter for JobSeeker recipients. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Older Australians on JobSeeker see payments threatened as assets test returns

Older Australians on JobSeeker see payments threatened as assets test returns

It's one of a number of Covid-19 emergency relief measures being wound back.

Written byRachael Rosel

The return of the asset test could mean many Australians will have their payments axed. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

An Australian first: NAB launches zero-interest credit card

An Australian first: NAB launches zero-interest credit card

National Australia Bank has launched a new interest-free credit card in a bid to take on services such as AfterPay, zipPay and Openpay.

Written byJessica Galley

NAB's new credit card is the first-ever no-interest offering in Australia. Source: Getty.

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