Salary Boosting Strategies & Popular Ways to Spend on Valentine’s Day
Highlights from the February 2023 edition of The Beforepay Beat newsletter: Tips to boost your salary, in-demand skills and a snapshot of spending on Valentine's Day!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Cost of Living Index
December 2022 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
Australians saw a surge in spending on Boxing Day, with the average person spending $448.38. In December 2022, the daily cost of living for the average Australian increased by just 2.5% to $62.02.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.