Victoria bans bank marketing in schools
CHOICE welcomes the decision to end bank marketing programs such as Dollarmites in Victorian schools.
Banking
‘Block this harmful plan’
Consumer groups issue an open letter calling on parliamentarians to protect safe lending laws.
How to find the highest term deposit rates
Is a term deposit better than a high interest savings account?
The wave of debt that could soon engulf many Australians
The federal government plans to remove responsible lending obligations from credit providers – at a painful cost to borrowers.
How to find the best account and switch banks
If you’re paying high fees, it’s time to demand a better deal from your bank – or bid it farewell.
Removing lending protections will continue bad bank behaviour
At a time when banks should be increasing their obligations to the Australian community, the Government is letting them off the hook.
Guide to direct debits
We look at the pros and cons of direct debits and how to manage the risks involved.
Banks get low marks on CHOICE COVID-19 banking scorecard
The big four banks have taken some steps to help customers affected by the economic fallout, but it’s far from enough.
Our five-point plan for the banks to earn back trust during the COVID-19 crisis
Waive long-term credit card debt, cap rates at 10%, pay compensation now, and more.