The experts’ predictions about how much Power Bills will rise in July just keep on, well, rising.  As we reported last week, NSW households will reportedly have to pay up to 20% a year more for power from July because of a 50 per cent increase in the wholesale electricity price.  This week, the ABC’s Four Corners program reported that Eastern Seaboard energy customers could even see price... read more>

Click here to have your say on what sacrifices you making right now to pay your household bills. So far, 31% of respondents report cutting back on basics such as food, heating and electricity while 27% are going without a holiday. Some members are even going with out heating in winter while one member is still paying last year’s winter electricity bill! Some comments: Cutting back on i... read more>

The first news report I listened to post-Budget this week claimed “banks won’t be happy” and I thought…who cares? It must be a pretty good budget if the banks are the only ones not happy right? It turns out the banks will be hit with a new levy designed to help get the Budget back into surplus.  For the over-50s, there are also some new tax breaks to encourage downsizing, energy rebates and ... read more>

I recently started working out again. I joined a group of ladies who meet weekly in a local park and do a class called Metafit. It’s what they call these days a HiiT class, High Intensity Interval Training.  After one 30 minute class, I couldn’t walk for two days. I felt so unfit and considered never doing it again until I read John Hamilton’s story. At 98 years old, John may be the oldes... read more>

Hands up if you love going to the dentist? Thought so. This week on the Daily Drive we spoke to retired dentist Dr Jamie Harris.  Dr Harris claims to have written the first book of its type in the world. Whilst I don’t think you’ll see it on the New York Times Best Seller list anytime soon, it could top your personal favorite list if it saves you the thousands of dollars Dr Harris says it co... read more>