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Cost of Living Index

January 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

The average daily cost of living has fallen by 8% month-on-month from $62.02 in December 2022 to $56.83 in January 2023, a 1.6% increase year on year.

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Managing my finances

8 Questions to Ask Yourself About HELP Loans

Learn how you can access financial support for education, including what you need to know about HELP loans, as well as alternative study loan options.

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Managing my finances

4 Steps That Could Help Increase Your Salary

Find out how you might be able to increase your salary, from asking for a pay rise and navigating salary negotiations to upskilling to boost your earning potential.

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Managing my finances

Get Financially Fit with Our 7 Day Savings Challenge

Take on our 7 Day Savings Challenge to boost your savings and start positive money management habits that you can take into the year ahead!

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Budgeting and saving

How to Save on Your Electricity Bill in Summer

Rising energy prices could mean higher electricity bills. See how much Aussies spend on their electricity bills and how you could save money on yours.

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Beforepay Newsletter: Compare and Save with Beforepay

Highlights from the November/December 2022 edition of The Beforepay Beat newsletter: Introducing Beforepay's new Compare and Save platform.

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New data shows the daily cost of living for the average Australian in November 2022 increased by only 1% over the month to $60.48.

Cost of Living Index

November 2022 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

New data shows the daily cost of living for the average Australian in November 2022 increased by only 1% over the month to $60.48. This represents an increase from $59.78 in October 2022 and from $60.23 in November 2021.

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Budgeting and saving

Ideas for Doing Christmas and New Year on a Budget

Thinking about how to keep your finances in check over Christmas and New Year? Stick to your budget and save with these money tips!

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Beforepay Newsletter: Aussies Are Spending 9.2% More on Utility Bills

Highlights from the October/November edition of The Beforepay Beat newsletter: 9.2% increase in utility bills leads jump in daily spending for October 2022, bank fees costing Australia billions (and how to avoid paying them!), and the history of the piggy bank!

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Daily spending for the average Australian increased to $61.41 in October 2022, up 4.4% from $58.81 in September 2022, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

Cost of Living Index

October 2022 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Rising utility prices and grocery bills are consuming Australian wages as new Beforepay data shows the daily cost of living increased 1.6% to $59.78 in October 2022 from $58.81 in September.

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What are Bank Fees and Why Should you Care?

Bank fees are costing Australians billions of dollars ever year. Here are some common bank fees to be aware of and ways to avoid paying them and save.

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Budgeting and saving

5 Steps to Manage Your Financial Wellbeing

5 steps to enhance your financial wellbeing, manage stress, and build confidence in managing your money effectively.

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