Banking Tips

From saving for a mortgage to staying safe from scams, our banking tips will help you take control of your financial future.

Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse experienced by older Australians. As national demographics shift, this issue is becoming increasingly urgent. Over the past 40 years, the population … Read more

text message

From 1 July, Australian consumers may notice a small but important change in the texts they receive from businesses and organisations, including messages from their customer-owned bank. The change is … Read more

Fuel Crisis

The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is urging Australians to be on the alert for scammers taking advantage of the fuel crisis through a number of sophisticated phishing scams. “Scammers … Read more

Business People Discussion Advisor Concept

In March 2026, Australia’s financial landscape underwent its most significant shift in decades. If you have noticed your bank or financial adviser asking more probing questions lately, it isn’t because … Read more

Financial Hardship

With rising interest rates and the cost of living continuing to put pressure on household budgets, many Australians are feeling overwhelmed. If you’re struggling to keep up with repayments, it’s … Read more

financial Abuse

Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence where money is used to control, track or trap someone, and it occurs in nearly all cases of domestic violence. Financial abuse … Read more

A Person Texting The Words I Love You. Romance Love Scam Concept

Online connections can feel exciting and real, and in a time of dating apps and social media, it’s never been easier to meet someone virtually. However, while some connections can … Read more

Credit Card On Fishing Hook Pulled From Stack On Keyboard

Times of crisis can bring out the best in our communities; unfortunately, they can also attract opportunistic scammers during a particularly stressful time. As we head into bushfire season, the … Read more

Man Shopping

With Boxing Day and other seasonal sales just around the corner, online shopping is set to surge, and unfortunately, so is the risk of scams. As the holiday sales approach, … Read more

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