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The key to getting the right everyday banking account is to base your choice on your personal banking habits.

Are you being stung by high penalties for overdrawing your account, paying your credit card bill a day late, or trying to pay in a cheque that bounces? You're not alone. That's why Choice and the Consumer Action Law Centre have started their Fair Go on Fees campaign to help you reclaim them. Find out how.

Unclaimed money

Despite being more financially savvy, many Australians are still losing track of money they have in long-lost bank accounts.

How ethical are banks?

When it comes to the words "ethical" and "banks", the public view has been that they sit uncomfortably together. How can a bank close branches, charge big fees, foreclose on mortgages and then be deemed ethical?

Bank fees: Australians pay more

High bank fees irk consumers, but you might be surprised just how much we actually pay each year.

How long cheques take to clear

Most of us fume because we have to wait three days for a cheque to clear.

Solving identity theft

Identity theft is the information age's new crime. Who is responsible for solving this ever-growing threat.

Banking: what’s in store for 2007

There's a lot happening for users of banking products and much of it is good news that will bring unexpected benefits, says Effie Zahos.

Top finance trends for 2007

We turned to trend forecaster and futurist Richard Watson from What’s Next, a bi-monthly business intelligence report, for a glimpse of finance in the future.

Sending money overseas

If you've sent or received the message "send money immediately" you'll know the problem — here's how to get the cash moving fast.

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