Last updated: October 12, 2010

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'Prepare for more interest rate pain'

RISING house prices and credit demand could sway the RBA to lift its official cash rate next week.

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Top ways to cut your bank fees

A FEW simple changes to your banking habits can add up to big savings, write David and Libby Koch.

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Want a 100pc mortgage? Not likely

INQUIRIES for 100 per cent home loans have surged 250 per cent since the Federal Government's more generous first home owners grant ceased at the end of last year.

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ANZ first to court on bank fee class action

ANZ

ANZ is the first cab off the rank in multi-million dollar class action against banks over penalty fees.

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Five rate rises on the way, says insider

reserve bank

FORMER RBA economist gives warning bank will put up rates to 5.75 per cent by end of 2011.

Net making it easier to swap banks - exec

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ONLINE banking has caused a "permanent change" when it comes to deposits, a lender says.

Gen Y on banking: Big brands are better

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GENERATION Y prefers big brands, but when it comes to loyalty, they tend to follow the deals.

ASIC set to get tough on credit providers

Tony D'Aloisio

CREDIT providers face strict reviews and new applicants subject to rigorous checks as corporate watchdog takes charge.

A fighting chance to beat bank fee traps

bank fee trap

BANK fees drain billions of dollars each year from households, but there are ways to cut costs.

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Money Guides & Tools

Slash bank fees

NOBODY wants to pay more bank fees than necessary.

Resolve bank dispute

BE firm but polite when trying to resolve a dispute with your bank.

Personal loan

PERSONAL loans are best suited to big-ticket items that will be paid off over the short term.

How to choose an account

VIEW rates over various terms and amounts.

Compare credit cards

COMPARE credit cards' fees and features.

Savings plan

SEE how much you can save over time if saving regularly.

Business News

Rising dollar reflects economic strength

THE Australian dollar's appreciation towards parity with the US dollar reflects the strength of the economy, says Treasurer Wayne Swan.