Extra sleep or potentially save $5000? How will you use the extra hour?

By Gabriella Margerison · · 2 min read
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Instead of celebrating the end of daylight savings with a sleep in this Sunday, our advice to you is to grab your laptop and snuggle in for an hour of deal shopping-in-bed. And we don’t mean browsing the mid-season sales.

We’ve crunched the numbers to reveal that by switching from the average home loan, credit card and savings account to the most competitive deals in the Mozo database, you could clock up over $5,000 savings over the coming year.

Homeowners are up for the biggest windfall. By switching from the average variable rate home loan to the most competitive rate on a $500,000 home loan you’ll save $4,550. And if you’ve been looking for a reason to ditch your high interest accruing credit card now is a great time. The best rate in Mozo’s database is a huge 9.61% below the average interest rate, which would mean a saving of $384.40 a year.

We love a good sleep in, but we probably wouldn’t pay $5,000 for it.

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Here’s a look at the potential savings you could make by switching banking products:

Source: Mozo.com.au as at 28 March 2024.

And while you are snug up in bed, it’s also the perfect time to review your gas and energy plans. Last winter was one of the coldest on record and by switching to a more competitive plan you could save hundreds of dollars on your winter energy bill.

Finding the best deals in your area is easier than ever with our speedy energy comparison tool. Just plug in your postcode and we’ll reveal the best deals available to you. Check it out here or head on over to our energy guides section to read up on ways to save on your energy bill.

Or you could invest in a snuggie. Your call.

Home loan
Based on average rate of 6.80% p.a. vs best rate of 5.89% p.a. in the Mozo Database. $500,000 Owner Occupier Home Loan, Principal & Interest, LVR 80%, over a 25 year loan term. Accurate as at 28 March 2024.
Credit Card
Based on a balance in the next 12 months of $4,000 at average rate of 17.10% p.a. vs best rate of 7.49% p.a. in the Mozo Database.  Accurate as at 28 March 2024.
Savings Account
By banking the leading base savings rate of 5.55% instead of the average 3.27% on a $10,000 balance over 12 months in the Mozo Database. Accurate as at 28 March 2024

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    Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening

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    Yes up to $250,000

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    AMP Saver Account

    5.40% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)

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    Yes up to $250,000

    Enjoy a bonus rate when you deposit at least $1000 per month with the AMP Saver Account.

    No account fees. Unlimited transactions when linked to an AMP Bank transaction account. Easy online access to your money. Option to link your savings account to an everyday transaction account. 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.

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    Yes up to $250,000

    Minimum $100 monthly deposit and no withdrawals to earn bonus interest each month.

    Earn a generous interest rate on your at-call savings (T&Cs apply). Interest is calculated daily and paid to you monthly. A $5 monthly membership fee will not apply if your total account balances with First Option Bank exceed $1,000 or you have a credit card or loan with the bank.

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    5.35% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)

    4.75% p.a.(for $0 to $1,000,000)

    Yes up to $250,000

    Bonus variable rate is available for the first four months.

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