If you’ve got a relevant concession card (or in some cases a relevant Centrelink payment or income level) OR you're experiencing a financial emergency, there are potentially thousands of dollars in energy bill relief payments available to you in some states. Since 1 July 2023, these rebate amounts have increased by up to $700. So here’s a full list UPDATED to make sure you’re not missing ... read more>

With energy prices soaring, every cent counts. So to get your home running as efficiently as possible, see if you've already tried all of these 101 ideas for saving on Energy bills. 1. Switch retailers! Average households can save up to $600-$1200 on Electricity, depending on your postcode, in just a few minutes by shopping around, according to research by Vinnies. 👉 NB: You can CLICK ... read more>

"Travel insurance is as important as a passport”. Do you agree? The government advice is unambiguous about overseas travel insurance, and for once, I agree with every jot: if you can't afford insurance, you can't afford to travel. "Travel insurance is as important as a passport. Without it, you or your family could suffer financially if things go wrong. No matter who you are, where you'... read more>

It should be the most redundant advice to 'take and enjoy your holidays', but some of us don't use up our leave entitlements. In Ireland, this piece in The Conversation says 1 in 5 people don't use up their holidays, and in the UK, it says 2 in 5 have taken fewer breaks due to COVID. I hope that's not the case here. The reasons may vary, and I'd love to hear yours because if I've been gui... read more>

It’s hardly a badge of honour, but at long last, after an occasionally indulgent life, I have acquired what travel insurers call a pre-existing condition. You may not regard it as much of a condition. It has come and gone, perhaps never to return, but so far as insurance is concerned, it can be akin to a Mark of Cain. However, as I’ve just learned, the news is not all bad. If you are stra... read more>