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December 2014
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Send Christmas cheer worldwide

In more than 130 currencies to 200 countries & territories.

Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. To help you share your Christmas cheer worldwide, B&E in partnership with Western Union Business Solutions, makes sending money overseas to family or friends simple using international money transfers.

Visit our website to find out more about how to send money overseas.

Don't let debt be an unwelcome gift

Make sure your debt is manageable this festive season.

We all know Christmas is a time of spending, but there is no need to let it get out of hand. We have a few tips to help keep you in the black this Christmas.

  1. Credit Cards: This is often the time of year where people dust off their credit cards and start to spend up big on presents. The important thing to remember is that your card still needs to be paid off. If you're planning on paying the minimum amount due, be mindful of the interest rate that applies.
  2. Loan repayments: Make sure you prioritise your loan repayments according to what is due first, as well as which has the highest interest rate. Where possible make sure you are paying as much as you can off your higher interest rate loans (like your credit card) while still meeting the repayments on your other loans.
  3. Plan ahead: Reduce the likelihood of over spending next Christmas by opening a Christmas saver account. This encourages you to deposit money on a regular basis, which you can then access from November 1 through until the end of December, in time for the festive season.

For further advice on how to manage your debt, call us on 1300 306 716 or drop into your local branch.

Make sure your online shopping is secure

Online shopping is an easy, convenient and often cost-effective way to shop.

However, it's important to be aware of the risks and to take steps to safeguard your personal and financial information to prevent fraud.

Taking basic precautions to protect your personal information through the use of reputable anti-virus products, updating your computer's operating system and not clicking on links contained in unsolicited emails will reduce the chance of your information being compromised.

The Stay Smart Online website is committed to helping inform Australians on how to maximise the benefits of online shopping and minimise the risks and include easy to follow tips, to ensure your shopping experience is memorable for all the right reasons.

Check out our smart, safe shopping tips here.

Run the Bridge in February

B&E Hobart Run the Bridge, Sunday, February 15, 2015

If you want a great reason to keep fit this summer, why not sign up for the B&E Hobart Run the Bridge?

The scenic 10km course takes in some of the city's most notable landmarks, including Bellerive Oval, The Tasman Bridge and finishes in the heart of Salamanca. The event also has a 5km option and a 2km race for kids.

Enter online today!

Keep an eye out on the B&E Hobart Run the Bridge Facebook page for event updates and competitions.