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Brighter magazine Oct-Dec Issue

The latest issue of Brighter magazine focuses on guiding you toward smarter financial decisions, empowering you with actionable insights to help take control of your financial wellbeing, manage cash flow and avoid financial scams. Planning a summer getaway? Explore our special travel section featuring EV-friendly road trips and budget-friendly Australian escapes.

Plus, comedian Jimmy Rees shares tips on talking about scams at home, while dual Paralympian and CommBank ParaMatilda Rae Anderson reflects on resilience, adaptability and overcoming setbacks.

Download the latest issue below or pick up a copy in your local CommBank branch.

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Tips, stories & inspiration

Brighter Magazine

How to plan and budget for your bucket-list holiday

Planning a bucket-list holiday? Learn how to set a realistic travel budget, when to book and ways to make your money go further while travelling.
Brighter Magazine

Investment scams: How to spot the warning signs

Learn how investment scams use deepfakes, fake platforms and impersonation tactics, plus the warning signs to look out for and ways to help protect...
Brighter Magazine

Small home upgrades to refresh your space on a budget

Refresh your home without a full renovation. Explore simple ideas for paint, lighting, storage, styling, gardens and renter-friendly upgrades.
Brighter Magazine

Could AI give you more time back in your business?

Explore practical ways to use AI in your small business, with ChatGPT tips for tradies, hospitality and retail to help save time on everyday admin.
Dream

Island-style escapes closer to home

Looking for an island-style escape without the overseas price tag? Explore Australian coastal destinations that offer stunning beaches, clear water...
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Business scam near misses: cyber safety lessons

Two Australian business leaders share their scam near misses and the changes they made to payment checks, staff training and cyber safety processes.

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What's in the Brighter Magazine?

From money-saving tips, small business stories and clever ways to get ahead, discover the brighter side of banking with CommBank's new magazine.

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.

Brighter magazine archive

Issue #21 – Oct-Dec 2026

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Issue #13 May/Jun 2025

Issue #12 Mar/Apr 2025

Issue #11 Jan/Feb 2025

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