Prepare for the Unexpected With an Emergency Fund
May 2023 Beforepay Beat highlights: The importance of an emergency fund, cost of living in April, and how to send more money overseas with Beforepay and Western Union.
Resources
Financial Support and Resources
See what support services and resources are available to help you manage your money and financial well-being.
Tax time tips
How to Maximise Your Tax Return
Learn how you could maximise your tax return with these 7 things you can do when you lodge your tax return this year.
Tax time tips
How to Access Your Tax Refund in Advance with Beforepay and H&R Block
Why wait weeks for your tax refund? Get your tax refund sooner with a Tax Refund Advance through Beforepay and H&R Block Australia.
Cost of Living Index
May 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
Spending fell in May 2023, with the average daily spending for Australians down 5.7% from $58.84 to $55.49, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.
Tax time tips
How to Start Preparing to Lodge Your Tax Return
Get a head start on your taxes with our guide on preparing for your lodge tax return. This article provides tips to make the process easier.
Cost of Living Index
April 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
April saw a 2.9% month-on-month increase in the daily cost of living, up to $58.84 from $57.17 in March, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.
Managing my finances
Budgeting and saving
Why You Should Think About Saving Money for an Emergency Fund
Learn why having an emergency fund is crucial and how it can benefit you. Find out tips and strategies to start saving for unexpected events.
Managing my finances
How do I Choose an International Money Transfer Service?
How to send money overseas and find the best international money transfer service, with tips from Western Union.
Start Taking Charge of Your Living Expenses
April 2023 Beforepay Beat highlights: Grocery items costing more and how you could save, cost of living drops in March, and tips for managing rising rent.
Cost of Living Index
March 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
March saw a 1.8% month-on-month decrease in the daily cost of living, down to $57.17 from $58.23 in February, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.
Budgeting and saving
Why Your Grocery Bill Is Costing More
Why grocery shopping has become expensive amid the rising cost of living, and things you can do to save money on your groceries.