Just a reminder, our 2019 AGM and Member Dinner is coming up soon! Don’t forget to register, as places for the dinner are limited.  The event will be held at 6pm on Friday 22nd November 2019, at the TMCU head office – Ground Floor, 410 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills NSW.  To register, please send an email to members@transportmutual.com.au with you...

 Board Statement on Interest Rates The Board of TMCU has approved a reduction in interest rates on all variable rate home loans by 10 basis points. This change will take effect from 05 November 2019....

This week is Stay Smart Online week. Did you know every year, millions of Australians experience identity theft? Don’t wait for a cybercriminal to steal your identity online. Take control of your online identity today: • Look out for online scam messages• Use different passwords on each of your important online accounts• Set your social media acc...

At the 1st October 2019 RBA Board Meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia elected to cut cash rates by 0.25%. In line with TMCU policy, the Board of Directors will meet on 30th October to consider Transport Mutual’s response to the cash rate adjustment. The results will be announced on the TMCU website and Facebook page at the conclusion of the meet...

While there’s a great deal of value to be found in traditional wisdom around money and finances, at least some of the advice that gets passed down contains more myth than reality.   Here are four popular money myths that may surprise you: Myth 1 – All debt is bad debt While it’s true that out of control debts can cause real problems for a househ...

Computer takeovers on the rise The number of remote access scams, which are aimed at gaining access to your computer and banking information, continue to rise. To protect yourself and your bank accounts, be sure to read on for important information on how to avoid falling victim to this scam. What does this scam involve? The unsolicited callers ...

Want to cut the costs of your grocery shopping and actually save money? Here are 10 great ideas for reducing the cost of feeding the family and outsmarting supermarket marketing traps. Plan before you shop Planning doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process. Paint a kitchen wall with blackboard paint and make keeping a list more fun for the fami...

Lower interest rates Personal loans often have lower interest rates than other lending methods, such as credit cards. If you make a major purchase using funds from a personal loan, you may pay less in interest charges. Scheduled repayments Similarly to a home loan, a personal loan is repaid in a series of repayments, made over a pre-set term. Th...

Our Travel Tips Check the latest travel advice on SmartTraveller.gov.au & Subscribe to receive updates or follow SmartTraveller on social media. Take out comprehensive travel insurance. Ensure it covers you for the places you'll visit, things you'll do and any pre-existing conditions. Review your financial arrangements. Do you need finance...