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Cashrewards members need to move fast after app closes
Australian cashback platform Cashrewards has announced that it's closing its doors - effective immediately. So what does this mean for members?
Why ASIC is suddenly ramping up its investigations
After copping heat during the banking royal commission, ASIC has ramped up its efforts, with investigations up nearly 50% in a year in a push to restore accountability.
The best banks for customer service and scam protection
Banking isn't just about rates anymore. From scam protection to customer service, here's how nine Australian banks stack up.
‘Coffee will cost more’: the truth about the surcharge ban
Scrapping card fees could save Aussies $1.2 billion a year, but small businesses warn it may just push up prices instead.
Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Jetstar and Virgin
Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Virgin and Jetstar, and BNPL applications surge in run-up to Afterpay Day. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
‘Shame’: Pressure mounts on CBA to repay $270m in fees
The Commonwealth Bank is facing growing public backlash over its refusal to repay $270 million in fees it charged to low-income customers between 2019 and 2024.
How to make sense of your energy bills and save
Do tariffs, usage rates and fees blur together when you read your electricity statement? Saving on energy costs could be as simple as getting to know your bill better.
Consumer Finance Awards 2025: Bank of the Year – Customer Service
Customer service tailored to meet each customer's individual needs is a key strength of Newcastle Permanent, winner of Bank of the Year - Customer Service.
Australia’s dodgiest tax deductions
Are haircuts and gym memberships tax deductible? No, but that didn't stop these Aussies from making some dodgy claims at tax time.
Backlash as Woolworths axes popular discount offer
Woolworths scraps Big W 10% discount offer, why you could get a bigger tax refund this year, and the popular bank that doesn't want its money back. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
