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Guides, tips and ideas to help you at every stage.

Tips to spring clean your finances

With the Spring comes new life. You can breathe new life into your finances as well. Get your money working for you with this guide.

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Your guide to buying a second-hand campervan

For many Aussies, buying a campervan and hitting the open road sits at the top of their bucket list. Here is a guide to getting your proverbial wheels in motion

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Your Japan travel checklist

Whether you’ve managed to score tickets to the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan or are just visiting the Land of the Rising Sun, here’s a checklist to get help you make the most of your visit.

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5 most iconic Australian road trips

Road trips are a chance to share good times with the air-con on and the music up. Just make sure you follow these unofficial Australian car rules.

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How to reduce your risk of online theft

With cybercrime and scams on the rise, make sure you check out our video on how to reduce your risk of losing money to online theft.

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Teach your adult kids the home buying basics

With interest rates at record lows and the housing market stalled, now is the right time for first homebuyers to buy. Find out how your kids can buy one.

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The extra costs of buying a home and how to minimise them

Your home is the biggest thing you'll ever pay for. Sadly the cost doesn't come in one neatly packaged bundle. That's why budgeting properly is a good move.

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Ten driver distractions to avoid

With the national road toll tipped to reach a new record this year, we explore some of the most common distractions that can affect Australian drivers.

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Five tips to teach your kids the value of money

Teaching your kids some basic financial knowledge will set them on the road to success. To help them learn the value of money, we've prepared some handy tips.

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Three ways to save on your wedding

Your wedding day can be one of the most joyous and memorable occasions. It could also become a huge debt that lasts almost as long as the memories.

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Three end-of-financial-year money-saving tips

With 30 June just a few weeks away, it's a great time to end the financial year with some big savings.

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How financially empowered are Australians?

As a member-owned organisation, Great Southern Bank is working to educate and empower members to improve their financial wellbeing. Read more here.

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Using a personal loan to invest

Great Southern Bank's guide explains how you can use a personal loan to invest. Discover how to make smart investment decisions and grow your wealth.

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Personal loans vs Home loan top-up: Which is right for you

If you're looking to upgrade your car or renovate your home, you're possibly considering borrowing money to finance it.

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Cashing in on clutter

Decluttering is a big trend now. Living clean and simple is a positive step for your health. You could make some money from decluttering. Find out more.

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Investing in love - tips for managing money in relationships

When it comes to romantic relationships, we invest plenty of emotion, energy and time, but we also invest a lot financially. Read more here.

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Resurrecting your resolutions

March is that time of year when a lot of New Year's resolutions fade into a memory. Find out how you can you get your New Year's resolutions back on track.

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Buy and sell, renovate or rebuild what's the best way to get a better home

As your family grows you might find your home isn't big enough anymore. You may need a third bedroom or a bigger kitchen. But what's the right way to upgrade?

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Aussies reach for their smartphones at the checkout instead of their wallets

Each day seems to bring new innovations that make life that little bit easier, such as making purchases in store with your smartphone.

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How a Visa Debit Card makes your everyday account less “everyday”

Why having a Visa Debit Card is a fantastic way to open up your 'everyday account' into something much more powerful.

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Australians in the dark on credit card interest rates

research has revealed that only one in five Australians know the exact interest rate they are paying on their credit card. Read more here.

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Aussies say debt is making us sick

Debt and financial worries are making us sick, with one in four Australians saying financial stress is impacting their health.

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Australians not in control of their finances

An independent survey of around 2,000 Australians found that only 21 per cent felt completely in control of their finances. Read more here.

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Helpful tips to recover from post-holiday debt

Did you spend too much over the holidays? Do you need to find a way to save and recover? We can help you with plans and advice.

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