Brace yourself for yet more power bill increases in July, with more and more evidence that they could be as high as 20% in some states.  NSW households will reportedly have to pay up to $400 a year more for power from July because of a 50 per cent increase in the wholesale electricity price, the energy minister confirmed in the Daily Telegraph last week. Victorians don’t escape, with the ... read more>

As we celebrate International Star Wars Day this week, here's the Top Ten Greatest Movies Of All Time according to the IMDB website. Have your say at the bottom!  1. The Godfather (1972) The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.  Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton 2. The Shawshank Redemp... read more>

Many people (like me) take out a mortgage when we buy a house and then forget about it. It’s only when interest rates rise or fall do we consider the impact on our wallets and take another look.  Recently I decided to consolidate 3 loans I had taken out and I enlisted the help of Rob Projevski, the Founder of Australian Mortgage Options and a regular on the Daily Drive Radio Show. Rob had... read more>

In a perfect world, a marriage would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, that is not the reality for nearly half the population according to ABS stats.  I know from first hand experience that the emotional turmoil of a split can be extremely difficult but then having to unravel your finances with your partner can be just as devastating and time-consuming. My marriage ended quite suddenly ten ... read more>

People often feel anxious and guilty when it comes to discussing aged care options with their family members. Maybe you’ve noticed that mum or dad are not coping as well around the house. Maybe they are getting forgetful. What if they have a fall at home and no one is there? The first obstacle to starting this conversation is your guilt. No-one wants to be the person who says to an elderl... read more>