Get a financial tune-up
Set aside 30 minutes this month to check in on your financial wellbeing. There’s no pass or fail, just five easy steps that could help improve your current situation.
A regular review of your financial wellbeing isn’t just less overwhelming, it helps you track your finances and keeps you on the road to your savings goals. Ready to take your finances for a spin?
Idea 1. Know where you’re at
The first step to putting your money in the best long-term shape is to get a handle on how you’re tracking right now. You can find out by answering questions in the ANZ Financial Wellbeing Calculator.
Idea 2. Boost your savings motivation
Visual cues are your savings trump card. That’s why you can add a picture and name to your accounts in the ANZ goMoney mobile app. Including a photo of what you’re saving for is an easy way to help you stay focussed, because it literally keeps your eyes on the prize.
Idea 3. How to divide and conquer
Simplify the way you organise your money with the help of buckets. This means using different bank accounts to manage your money.
Organising and naming your accounts for different things, like 'everyday spending', 'treats' or 'savings' could help you get into the habit of moving money into them the moment your pay lands. And good habits equal better financial wellbeing.
Idea 4. Unsubscribe to help your savings thrive
Subscriptions are the best, as long as you’re using them. So take a little time to rummage through your bank account transaction history and app store subscriptions to see if there’s anything you could ditch. Simple savings like this are a great way to boost your financial wellbeing.
Idea 5. It pays to shop around
We all need to stay in touch, shower, and run the washing machine. So make a quick online search to compare phone and power companies. You may find a better deal or an offer for new customers. It might even prompt your current provider to cut you a better deal. Shop around – your budget will thank you.
Steps to financial wellbeing
Our financial wellbeing programme can help. Try one step or two, or work through the programme's six steps in any order.
Plan your spend
Tips to understand your needs and wants, and then track how you spend your money.
Organise your accounts
Using account ‘buckets’ can help you stick to your budget and achieve your money goals.
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Important information
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