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Watch The Brighter Side

Our TV series is back, returning to 10 with more practical tips, bright ideas and inspiration to help us all get financially fit. We team up with Georgie Tunny, Narelda Jacobs, Adam Liaw, Jess Irvine and some well-known Aussies to explore the brighter side of money and life.

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Watch The Brighter Side

Our TV series is back, returning to 10 with more practical tips, bright ideas and inspiration to help us all get financially fit. We team up with Georgie Tunny, Narelda Jacobs, Adam Liaw, Jess Irvine and some well-known Aussies to explore the brighter side of money and life.

Stream The Brighter Side on 10.

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Access practical lessons to help you make your money go further today and plan for a brighter tomorrow.

Our five-part online Financial Fitness Program is designed to equip you with the simple and practical steps you can start taking today, whether it’s learning to invest, mastering your money mindset or learning some new savings tricks.

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Boost your Financial Fitness

Access practical lessons to help you make your money go further today and plan for a brighter tomorrow.

Our five-part online Financial Fitness Program is designed to equip you with the simple and practical steps you can start taking today, whether it’s learning to invest, mastering your money mindset or learning some new savings tricks.

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The latest issue of Brighter magazine focuses on guiding you toward smarter financial decisions, empowering you with actionable insights to take control of your financial wellbeing, manage cash flow and avoid financial scams. Planning a summer getaway? Explore our special travel section featuring EV-friendly road trips and budget-friendly Australian coastal escapes.

Plus, comedian Jimmy Rees shares tips on talking about scams at home, while dual Paralympian and CommBank ParaMatilda Rae Anderson reflects on resilience, adaptability and overcoming setbacks.

Download the latest issue below or pick up a copy in your local CommBank branch.

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