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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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2023 Vision Board

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.

Anna Spargo-Ryan

Anna Spargo-Ryan

the Up pigs swimming, playing tennis and living their best summer life

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

Anne Shea

Up Year 2022

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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Maria

Zap impulse spending

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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Easy Street

Level Up Your Money – Quick!

Got a minute? Maybe even three? If you’re new to Up or just want to feel better about money, here’s seven tiny hacks that could have a big impact.

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Introducing Locked Savers

Locked Savers: Savings Self-Defence

Up’s introducing a handy substitute for willpower. Chuck a lock on your hard earned, and focus on what you really want.

Evan Simmonds

Evan Simmonds