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  Interest rate rise next week 'is unlikely'

  An interest rate increase next week is not likely, one publication has noted. Australians are unlikely to see a rise in the interest rate next week, according to one publication.The Australian Associated Press noted that ...

  Thu 29th Jul, 2010
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  RBA interest rate rise could rest on CPI

  The Consumer Price Index could have an impact on the Reserve Bank of Australia's next interest rate decision, one industry expert has noted. A possible Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate rise in August could depend on the ...

  Tue 27th Jul, 2010
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  Interest rate could affect those looking for a mortgage

  Homeowners are worried about a potential interest rate rise, one writer has stated. A possible interest rate rise is one worry for potential homeowners because it could affect their borrowing capacity.This is according to ...

  Mon 26th Jul, 2010
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  First home saver account demand 'is lower than expected'

  Demand for the government's home saver account has been less than expected, the prime minister has noted. The demand for the government's first home saver account has been lower than expected, according to the Julia ...

  Fri 23rd Jul, 2010
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  Term deposits offering 'good returns for security-conscious investors'

  Term deposits could be something worth investing in, one industry expert has noted. Security-conscious investors might like to look at what term deposits have to offer, according to one industry expert.John Wasiliev, writing ...

  Tue 20th Jul, 2010
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  Bendigo and Suncorp customer's can avoid bank account fees at ATMs

  An agreement by two banks has led to customers being able to withdraw money at more ATMs without incurring charges. Bendigo Bank and Suncorp Bank customers will have an array of fee-free ATMs to choose from after a recent ...

  Mon 19th Jul, 2010
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  Estimated $80 million 'being taken from Aussie bank accounts'

  Around $80 million has been conned from Aussie banks in the past 12 months, one industry expert has noted. In the past 12 months an estimated $80 million has been taken from Australian bank accounts.This is according to Det ...

  Thu 15th Jul, 2010
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  Interest rate rise worries nearly half of households, survey says

  A report has revealed that many Aussie households are worried about another interest rate rise. Nearly half of Aussie households are worried about possible interest rate rises, according to one survey.A report by Dun & ...

  Wed 14th Jul, 2010
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  Term deposits 'stealing money' from online savings accounts

  One industry expert has noted that the outlook for term deposits could be a positive one. Due to rates of more than seven per cent, term deposits have been stealing money from online savings accounts, according to one ...

  Mon 12th Jul, 2010 (1 Comment)
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  How long will you have to contribute to your savings account to buy a home?

  It takes years for a savings account to hold enough money to buy a house - but how long? Putting money in a savings account is the traditional way numerous people build up funds for a deposit to buy their first home.However, ...

  Thu 8th Jul, 2010
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  Aussie savings accounts 'boosted by superannuation shake-up'

  A suggested reformation of the superannuation system could see those with savings account prosper. A government review has recommended steps which would allow Aussies with certain savings accounts to receive extra ...

  Wed 7th Jul, 2010
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  Fenella Kernebone: Why savings accounts work for me

  The TV presenter said that opening a savings account is the best financial move she has made. Aussies in search of tips for saving might like to take advice from TV presenter Fenella Kernebone, who has admitted that opening a ...

  Wed 7th Jul, 2010
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  Australian banking via mobile phone 'to advance soon'

  A new report into Australian banking and the use of mobile phones has been published. More people are motivated to use internet or credit-based Australian banking processes because they are trustworthy and convenient, a new ...

  Tue 6th Jul, 2010
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  Savings account holders see cash rate unchanged

  The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the rate of interest fixed at 4.5 per cent. Saving account holders across the country are likely to be encouraged by the latest decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

  Tue 6th Jul, 2010