In last week's newsletter, we brought you the Private Health Insurane hack that saved blogger Bek Day $4000. Bek's story involved using the website HealthShare to be forewarned of upcoming surgical costs and avoid over-charging specialists. Well, 70-year-old Grahame Lonnie went one step further and asked his doctor for a discount. Mr Lonnie explained that he couldn't afford to pay for anothe... read more>

Each week, the Money Saving column in the newsletter continues to have more “click-thru’s” than any other item. Clearly saving money or at least making your money work harder is something that resonates with our club members. On the radio show this week we spoke to Rachel Smith who is the author of the book Underspent and her philosophy is simple. It’s our out-of-control spending that’s the ... read more>

Health Minister Greg Hunt has approved federal government plans to increase health premiums by 4.84 per cent, that will add an average $200 a year to the cost of family cover.  The latest increase comes as private health coverage is going backwards for the first time in 15 years, with 1 in 5 policyholders reportedly considering dropping or downgrading their cover. Your precise price rise... read more>

I have to admit something….I’ve never understood nor had any desire to be part of the Boxing Day Sales. As I kick back in front of the telly on Boxing Day waiting for the Sydney to Hobart to start or the Boxing Day Test there is always a news bulletin that pops up showing a bunch of people, faces pushed up against the main doors of David Jones, counting down to opening time. Once the doors open... read more>

I don’t know about you but when it comes to money, I have my good and bad points. For example, I’m great at paying bills on time but not great at saving. Of late I’m feeling financially vulnerable as my emergency fund is looking pathetic. I have very little tucked away for a rainy day but it appears I’m not alone. A recent survey found that one in three Australians do not have savings yet... read more>