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.
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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.
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.
Beforepay Newsletter: Daily Spending Drops to $58.81 in September Notes:
Australia's daily spending drops 29% in September but is up 1.6% annually. Money insights, tips and more in the latest edition of The Beforepay Beat.
Cost of Living Index
September 2022 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
Daily spending for the average Australian dropped 29% in September 2022 to $58.81, from $83.27 in August, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.
Managing my finances
Budgeting and saving
4 Reasons to Spring Clean Your Subscriptions and How to do it
If you’re looking for ways to save money amid inflation and rising costs, reviewing your subscriptions might be a good place to start.
Daily Spending Jumps 25% in August
The rising cost of living sees daily spending jump 25% to $83.27 in August 2022. Money insights, tips and more in the latest edition of The Beforepay Beat.
Cost of Living Index
August 2022 Beforepay Cost of Living Index
Australia's daily spending jumps 25% in August 2022, to $83.27 per day. This is a daily spending increase from $66.46 in July 2022.
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Why Australians are Swapping out their Credit Cards
A comparison of Beforepay Pay Advance and credit cards reveals why more people are choosing Pay Advance as the preferred option to access cash.