Banking
Coffee, concierge, and comfort at the bank
We all know that queuing up at the bank can be painful. But what if the teller offered you a cappuccino, a comfy chair and a spin on the jukebox?
The new loan package helping to cut car costs
Beyond Bank is targeting young car buyers with a car loan and offset account to help cut down interest costs.
Banking outlook shows challenge for Big Four
The big four banks certainly brought home the bacon this year, announcing record profits for the financial year ending 2011 to the tune of $23.28 billion.
Banks could be forced to repay excessive penalty fees
Hold on to bank statements, because a landmark court case could force banks to pay back all those pesky and excessive "penalty fees".
Will I have to pay five cents every time I use EFTPOS?
The short answer is "no"; the long answer is "sometimes", yes, you will have to pay EFTPOS fees.
Credit card customers are still being ripped off
It's now clear that unless there is federal government invention credit card consumers will continue to be rorted.
The best credit cards on offer for students
With most credit cards you need an income when you apply and often the income needed is more than most university students earn.
The term deposit sweet spot: where to stash your cash
Term deposit holders face a dilemma. Since the GFC they've experienced some extraordinary returns. But premium rates on term deposits are falling fast.
Why credit card surcharges are unreasonable
Special fees for paying by credit card still upset Effie Zahos. Here's why.
How you can beat the savings slump
It's a red alert for savers: with interest rates at historical lows, 95%-plus savings accounts are now losing people money in real terms.
