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Here is the September instalment of your Member Benefits Update.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/09/02/member-benefits-update-september-2020/
Changing a few household habits can benefit your finances and the environment.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/09/02/preserve-savings-save-the-planet/
Research shows women are often motivated by one key driver when it comes to managing money – and it’s not their own financial wellbeing.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/03/04/what-drives-womens-money-decisions/
Money problems can creep up us on gradually – here are five key indicators that you could be heading into financial stress in 2020 and tips on what you can do to avoid it, brought to you by industry super fund-owned bank ME.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/01/28/five-signs-your-finances-need-an-overhaul-in-2020/
Feeling the pinch of financial stress? Industry super fund-owned bank ME identifies some of the top financial concerns facing Australian households – and what you can do to beat them in 2019.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/01/11/beat-the-top-five-financial-stresses-of-2019/
Is it time to show your savings some love? Check out industry super fund-owned bank ME’s five telltale signs that your savings could do with an uptick.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/10/31/five-signs-you-could-be-saving-more/
The latest Household Financial Comfort Report (HFCR) has just been released by ME and provides in-depth insights into the financial situation of Australians.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/08/07/mes-household-financial-comfort-report/
ME’s 12thHousehold Financial Comfort Report revealed that cost of necessities is the biggest worry for 44% of Australian households.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/25/quick-tips-to-save-on-household-essentials/
The August edition of your Member Benefits Update delivers the latest info in the Household Financial Comfort Report from ME and we also look at concerning findings from the recent HILDA survey.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/03/member-benefits-update-august-2017/
Rising cost of necessities, low wage growth and future rate rises all causing financial stress.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/01/what-is-causing-us-financial-stress/
This month we bring you a timely update on our Member Benefits smartphone app, info on proposed changes to Super and how it might affect your retirement plans, there’s a great offer on new tyres from Tyresales.
The latest Household Financial Comfort Report (HFCR) from industry super fund-owned bank, ME shows financial wellbeing among baby boomers has taken a hit in the last six months.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/10/03/have-the-baby-boomers-lost-their-boom/
Happy September, dear readers! This month we bring you the announcement of the ACTU / ME 2016 Footy Tipping competitions, we urge you to hold a CUB free BBQ this Grand Final Day, there’s important info on checking your Super statement, a great offer from The Motor Report plus there’s two terrific DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update September 2016
Photo: Unionists at the CUB rally in Melbourne last month
New Member Benefits Facebook page ‘Like’ competition
Last month, Australian Unions Member Benefits launched a brand new Facebook page and we held a ‘Like’ competition.
No matter your current job or whether you work full-time, part-time or on a casual basis, the changing face of employment is impacting our financial wellbeing.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/09/06/jobs-and-work-the-key-drivers-of-financial-wellbeing/
The August edition of your Member Benefits Update delivers the latest Household Financial Comfort Report from ME, news of our brand new Facebook page, with a competition attached if you hit the ‘Like’ button, there’s a great offer for union members on some fabulous discounted wine, we have the low-down on how to find your lost super and, of course, there’s two great DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update August 2016
New Member Benefits Facebook page ‘Like’ competition
Australian Unions Member Benefits (previously known as ACTU Member Connect) have a brand new Facebook page for you to head to and ‘Like’ right now! And the best bit is if you hit the ‘Like’ button before 31st August 2016 you will automatically go in the draw to win a $100 WISH Gift Card! If you’re already a ‘Liker’ of our old page, you will still need to head across to the new page and hit ‘Like’ to enter the competition.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/03/member-benefits-update-august-2016/
Latest report on household financial comfort.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/02/household-financial-comfort-report/
In the April edition of your Member Benefits Update find out how to join the ‘Secret’ ACTU Army, grab a bargain on tyres, support the APHEDA raffle and join our FREE footy tipping competition for union members.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/04/06/member-benefits-update-april-2016/
A financial gap is growing between different generations of Australians.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/03/10/young-and-old-at-financial-odds/
Two-thirds of the nation’s households would struggle to find $3,000 in an emergency.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2015/10/01/aussies-exposed-to-financial-emergencies/
ME Bank’s latest Household Financial Comfort Report found one in two Australian households say the cost of necessities is their biggest financial worry.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2015/02/26/households-sweat-the-small-stuff/
Paying off your home loans could go hand-in-hand with putting away savings for a rainy day.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2014/09/01/expecting-the-unexpected/