ANZ today announced the launch of “SmartyPig”, Australia’s first online savings account that uses Web 2.0 banking technology and social networking sites to offer people a uniquely social and secure way to save.
ANZ will partner with United States-based SmartyPig to bring the virtual piggy bank to Australia.
The technology is already in use by US bank [...]
ANZ have recently released an online platform called ‘Money Manager’, a simple and easy to use online based application that lets you keep a close eye on all of your finances, and the best part is - it’s free!
It will monitor your money from upto 9000 financial institutions globally, ranging from banks, credit unions, mortgage [...]
As a customer of St.George Bank for around 15 years - I figured it would be interesting to write an article about the changes I have seen, the support I have received and the different areas I believe that St.George have both excelled and declined in over the last few years.
Like any business or [...]
This is only a small post, but the savings it could make are huge! I recently got my Savings Account statement back only to find a debit from St.George for $40.00 - and its been happening for the past 6months after further investigation.
Why is this so? Its the ‘Non-St.George ATM Fees’. I could have saved [...]
Set a goal to make it happen. Simply wishing and dreaming about having a more financial secure future will not make it happen. You must have a written game plan with specific action steps and goals as to how you will make it a reality. You must also have deadlines for your goals as well [...]
Surely everybody has felt this way at some stage? So what IS the answer? Whilst there might not be a ‘definitive’ answer to this question - there are definitely better and worse places to begin your quest towards financial freedom.
Robert Kiyosaki (the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad) talks about the three main vehicles that [...]
Whenever an entity, whether it is a company or an individual, wants to know exactly where they stand financially, having financial statements compiled is one of the best ways to gain this kind of insight. A key component of a financial statement is a detailed and complete accounting of the assets and the liabilities associated [...]
Listen carefully readers! COINS do add up! I have emptied my pockets/wallet of coins into a large container everyday after work for 6 months. Big deal right? Read on!
One of the least understood of small business principles is how to keep your personal finances separate from the business’s financial figures. Keeping them separate is not about strict requirements but more about maintaining an attainable comfort level. It isn’t your comfort either you need should be concerned with. It’s the comfort level of the [...]
Suncorp Metway, Australia’s newest retail and business bank is emerging to be quite a contender.
