I have a Swedish friend I met when our kids started Day Care about 17 years ago. Elisabeth had moved from Sweden with her Australian husband to raise their twins in Australia.  Our kids are now 19 and Elisabeth’s boys are living in Europe, enjoying the benefits of dual citizenship. Over coffee last weekend, Elisabeth shared with me that she is considering a move to Germany. One of th... read more>

We've been warning members for sometime that there are outrageous price rises coming to power bills in July, and now it's becoming official.  The first increases were announced yesterday in the ACT, with average homes getting a $580 whack on the electricity and gas bills. It's never been more important to shop around for cheap power. Be sure to check out the Club's current special offers ... read more>

As the financial year draws to a close, there’s good news and bad news. Bad news you’ll need to file a tax return if you’re working. The good news is, this time of year is one of the two best times to save money on a buying a car. Remember, though, Australian car companies are beholden to the financial year of wherever their parent company is based, not our own. The Japanese financial year, for... read more>

When it comes to our money, it’s no wonder we get cranky when we feel we can’t connect with the right person in a large business or government department.  Often these multinationals are so efficient, they lack the personal touch. You phone to speak to someone and after you have clicked through 6 options on the phone menu, you’re asked to wait for an operator and reminded every 2 mins that “... read more>

A daring granny has celebrated her upcoming 90th birthday mid-air, by skydiving with her two granddaughters to mark the occasion.  Mary Phillips kept her cool as she put on her parachute, and even when she jumped. When she finally landed, the Brisbane woman, who turned 90 on Tuesday, was still unfazed by the entire situation.   While she and her granddaughters were keen to get their ad... read more>