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When starting a business one of the most important decisions that needs to be taken is the type of business bank account to open. Some people are tempted to open an account with their existing bank and as a result either miss out on higher interest rates or lower fees. Over the long run the savings or earnings can be quite significant so it is important to compare different business bank accounts.
Millennial’s are often criticised for their financial management skills, particularly for their love of spendthrift activities such as expensive brunches and international travel. However, it turns out that young Aussies may actually be quite financially savvy especially when it comes to avoiding bank charges and debt. According to research released by ING, Australian millennial’s are not only actively seeking to minimise their bank fees, they also place a lot of importance on paying off debt as quickly as possible. Continue reading
In July term deposits on tenures ranging from 1 to 3 years reached their highest level since 2017 continuing the trend of rate hikes. In June, research shows that there were ten times the number of rate hikes as there were rate cuts. AMP, ANZ and many smaller lenders and cooperatives hiked their rates by anywhere between 5 and as many as 20 basis points. The rate hikes are in response to higher funding costs on international wholesale markets so the banks are trying to encourage more local deposits. Continue reading
Across the world people are taking to mobile banking in droves and Australia is no different. A rising number of Aussies are using mobile banking apps to manage their money and if you happen to be one of them, then it appears that you are much more likely to recommend your bank to friends and family. According to a recent survey undertaken by Roy Morgan, more than two-thirds of people polled said they would probably recommend a bank after using its mobile app. This is way more than people who visit branches or bank by phone. Continue reading