G’day from Sam
Auswide Bank’s Financial Fitness ambassador Sam Thaiday introduces the program and shares his experiences with money.
Fitness modules
Start your journey towards financial fitness with these fun, interactive and self-paced financial education modules.
If you have 10-15 minutes spare, why not try a module now.
Fitness tools
Check out these useful tools that can help with your financial fitness.
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Budget planner
Create your own household budget.
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Savings planner
Work out how much you need to save to achieve your goals.
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Home loan repayment calculator
A great way to find out what a future repayment could be.
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Personal loan repayment calculator
Estimate your repayments for different loan amounts.
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Term deposit calculator
Work out how much you can earn on a term deposit.
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Extra payments calculator
Find out how much you can save with extra loan repayments.
Fitness articles
Handy articles to help you become financially fit in no time.
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8 tips for saving more money (without feeling like you’re missing out).
No matter your age, being smart with your money can make a big difference to your overall bank balance and financial wellbeing.
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What is a credit score and does everyone have one?
Many of us have at some point applied for a loan, used a credit card or held a mortgage, but did you know all this information is calculated into a score?
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What to do if you aren’t a financially compatible couple
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2019 there were 113,815 marriages.
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Money lessons for kids of all ages
With the rising cost of living, it’s more important than ever to ensure the next generation understands how to save, spend, and manage their finances.
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Budgeting for a baby
Welcoming a new family member is exciting but with so many aspects of your life changing, when it comes to your finances some forward planning can make the transition so much easier.
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Five life emergencies you should budget for
Life is unpredictable, and unforeseen emergencies can happen at any moment, and often our savings can suffer when funds are needed quickly.
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How to create savings while paying off debt
Over the past 30 years, Australians' household debt has increased.
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Term deposits vs savings account: What’s the difference?
Whether you’re saving for a home deposit, a holiday or something else entirely it’s important to know the difference between a term deposit and a savings account and how both can benefit different saving goals.
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Tips for managing financial stress
Rising inflation and higher prices for essentials like housing, fuel, and groceries is putting immense pressure on many households, impacting physical and mental health as a result.
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Fitness links
Whether you’re applying for your first job or starting a business, these links can help.