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Shipped In The Night: Features You Might Have Missed
If you’ve made a point to be across everything we’ve shipped in 2023, consider yourself a power-user — the world is yours. But for those of you who might’ve missed a release or two, we thought we’d run you through a few of our favourite smaller updates.
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UP CARD VS ZAP CARD: Pixel Meets Plastic
In this financial focus we compare and analyse the strengths and drawbacks of Up's physical and digital cards. Break down the powers each card wields and discover the style of spending that will grant you the upper hand for good. Ring the bell and read our full round-by-round report.
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Get to know the 2022 Line Up
We take a look back at some of the bigger features we released last year with a speedy shuffle through the what, why and when. We made some fine things in 2022 and had some damn fine times along the way...
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Turn Your Resolution into a Revolution
New Year’s resolutions feel good to make, but there’s a smarter way to change. Upsider Anna shares her secret to really saving.
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23 Easy Ways to Save This Summer
Here’s the Up team’s best – easy – tips to find a little extra $ left in your beach bag when the sun finally sets on summer.
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How to Save for a Baby
Truth is, no one ever plans perfectly for a baby. Sometimes we don’t even get the option to try. Here's an Up team member's take on what you can control, and how you can prep your space and your Savers to meet the new arrival.
Anne Shea
UpYear is here!
Let’s Wrap Up Your 2022
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Custom Spending Insights
Noticed a new taste of rainbow in your Up feed? We’ve tuned up Insights so they can turn at your speed. Engineer María Acuña lays out what’s changing.
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How to stop impulse spending
Dodge like a ninja. Save like a shark. Whether your financial demons are delivery apps or deeper struggles, here’s our best tips for curbing the impulse to spend.
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Scammers. Why don’t they just get stuffed.
From the 'Hi Mum' text to shady Marketplace buys, scams are on the rise across Australia. Here’s how – together – we can keep your dollars safe. May the power protect you.
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