From saving for a mortgage to staying safe from scams, our banking tips will help you take control of your financial future.
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
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
Data breaches have become a sad reality of modern life, creating a goldmine of personal information that scammers exploit with both immediate and long-term strategies. According to The Office of … Read more
Credit unions, mutual banks, building societies – there are several different terms used to describe Australia’s customer-owned banking sector, which caters to more than 5 million Australians today. Here, we … Read more
The October 31st tax deadline is an important date for taxpayers, but it also marks the beginning of a high-risk period for scams. Cybercriminals are fully aware of this deadline … Read more
A recent survey commissioned by Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) of over 1,000 Australians reveals parents have the biggest influence on banking choices, with more than half (53%) choosing their … Read more
Customer-owned banks have once again been named Australia’s most trusted banking sector, according to the latest Roy Morgan Bank Trust and Distrust Scores Report, while distrust worsened with the broader … Read more
Credit unions are more than just financial institutions; they are a unique, member-owned organisations built on the principle of people helping people. Unlike traditional banks, which prioritise investor profits, credit … Read more
With the sad reality of scammers taking advantage of people’s generosity, the end of financial year (EOFY) period in June is rife with charity scams. Donating to a charity is … Read more
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