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The Brighter Side of Banking magazine - May/June

Bright ideas to help you reach your money goals. Grab a copy in branch or read the latest issue online. 

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Watch all episodes of The Brighter Side on 10 Play and YouTube, for money saving tips, cooking hacks, inspiring stories and great ideas. 

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Kickstart your financial fitness journey today

Discover a brighter side to money. Learn how to strengthen your savings muscle, master your money mindset and get your cashflow working for you.

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Discover our Financial Fitness Program

Access practical lessons to help make your money go further today and plan for a brighter tomorrow.

Lift your savings muscle: Save up to $2,000 a year with these data-proven money saving tips.

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5 secrets from behavioural science to help hack your brain AND your bills.

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Don’t sweat it, save it: Try these ultimate cost-of-living strategies.

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Tips, stories & inspiration

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How small business owners can save time and money

Reduce overheads and automate everyday tasks with these clever ways to make every dollar work harder for your business.
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What Mary Fowler knows about money

CommBank Matildas star Mary Fowler shares her take on balancing big dreams, budgets and enjoying the moment.
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Using equity to buy property

You may be able to use the equity in your home to upgrade or buy a second property for investment.
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The small businesses turning trash into treasure

Meet the entrepreneurs turning landfill into innovative products through their businesses, Great Wrap, Heliograf and Dempstah.
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What is an offset account?

An offset account can help you better manage the interest payable on your home loan.
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Share investing for absolute beginners

For a first-time investor, the share market might seem intimidating. Understanding the basics can help you start with confidence.

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From money-saving tips, small business stories and clever ways to get ahead, discover the brighter side of banking

Know

Protect yourself from scams and fraud, discover digital tools that can help you spend wisely and hit your savings goals faster. Meet inspiring communities and familiar faces (including our branch members) from all over who share their money stories.

Save

Right now, every little bit counts. Boost your money confidence and find new ways to reduce budget pressures, with tips from everyday Australians and insights from personal finance experts. Find spending hacks and learn the money moves that can help you get ahead.

Grow

From side hustle ideas to superannuation boosters and small business inspiration, we share the stories of people who have grown their wealth through hard work, clever innovation and the right support. Plus useful ways to future­ proof even the loftiest goals.

Dream

For many people, it’s the big dreams we save for the hardest. That’s what keeps us going, whether that’s a bucket-list holiday, renovating your home or changing your life with a bold move. Discover the ways people have been able to transform their lives and make their dreams a reality.