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1-year term deposit rates on the rise with emergency RBA cut

1-year term deposit rates on the rise with emergency RBA cut

One month on from the Reserve Bank’s emergency cash rate cut in mid-March and something a little unexpected is happening in the world of savings. Amongst all the interest rate decreases, it would seem that one-year term deposit rates are actually increasing.

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4 tips for getting food and booze delivered to your door this Easter

4 tips for getting food and booze delivered to your door this Easter

Your Easter feast is going to be a little different this year. With strict COVID-19 social distancing measures now in place, you’ll undoubtedly have fewer partygoers at the table. You might also have to make do with a shorter grocery list or rely on home delivery if you’re quarantining.

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Judo Bank unveils market leading 6 month term deposit rate of 2.12%

Judo Bank unveils market leading 6 month term deposit rate of 2.12%

Judo Bank has opted to increase its six-month term deposit rate to 2.12% p.a. today, joining several other banks that have hiked rates following this month’s surprise RBA cut. The 2020 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner now offers rates of between 2.05% p.a. and 2.15% p.a. on three month to five year terms.

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Are term deposits worth it in 2020?

Are term deposits worth it in 2020?

The Reserve Bank’s continuous cuts to the official cash rate over the past 10 years, have left interest rates for term deposits, savings accounts and home loans at an all time low. While back in 2011 you could easily snag a term deposit with an interest rate over 6% p.a., these days you will be hard put to find one higher than 2%*.

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