How is Afterpay different to a credit card?

Whether you’re struggling financially, or just running a financial health check for the new financial year, you may be considering whether your credit card is still the best financial tool to make payments, or if you should switch to other methods like Afterpay.

Can you pay your taxes with a credit card?

If you owe money to the Australian Tax Office, or if you’re a sole trader or self-employed, you may be wondering if you can pay your taxes with your credit card.

The great divide – how COVID is hurting some families and helping others

When it comes to the financial impacts of COVID-19, there are two narratives emerging amongst Australians: those who are being hurt by COVID-19, and those being helped.

Childcare fees are back – tips to keep costs down

After more than three months of not paying a cent for childcare, thanks to relief offered by the Australian government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, families will start paying fees again this week.

When is the right time to pay off your credit card?

If you’ve been struggling financially and mentally with the pressures of credit card debt, you may feel the right time to pay it off was yesterday. But taking the steps today to pay down your debt is a better time than any to start.

ME Bank, Heritage Bank switch on Apple Pay

Good news for ME Bank and Heritage Bank customers today, as the Australian lenders announce Apple Pay is now an available payment method

Bank accounts offering you cash back in July 2020

Everyone loves getting something for nothing, and there are a range of Aussie banks offering cashback rewards for new customers who join this month, up to $100.

Give your transaction account a financial health check

It can be easy to overlook the importance of having the right transaction account, but this new financial year is the perfect time to give the place you store your money a financial health check.

What disasters can home insurance cover?

When you live in Australia, considering how a natural disaster may impact your home is an unavoidable reality. This is where home insurance can be a lifeline for disaster-affected households.

Australia in recession – how to secure your finances

Australia is now in a recession, confirmed Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today, a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic summer bushfire season.