We may have mixed feelings about the business of burials but as one American writer put it “I never saw a dollar bill cry at anyone's funeral.”  If you are planning a cremation or full-on interment, your own or another’s, it will come at a significant cost with many options ranging from plots to caskets and wakes. The costs for the cemetery plot alone, excluding the fees for funeral direc... read more>

1. Rethink the beer fridge This great Australian tradition doesn’t come cheap. Beer fridges tend to be older and therefore less energy efficient, and can chew through more than $250 a year. So if you can do without it, kiss the beer fridge goodbye! >>> Potential saving: up to $300 2. Adjust your thermostat Research has found men are most comfortable at about 22 degrees Cels... read more>

In 2017, you may resolve to save more, spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, the one common key to your success is shopping smart. That means knowing when’s the best time to buy just about anything. To help you out, we’ve created a purchase calendar to plan your shopping for the year. January With a fresh page on the calendar comes a fresh start for sales. These produc... read more>

Wet togs, sandy dogs and multiple generations gathered under one roof true blue symptoms of the great Aussie beach holiday. Other nations have their own seasonal templates for the coastal holiday. The French boast their five star campsites and the Brits still manage some seedy bed-and-breakfasts. Australia as we know isn’t just lucky to be blessed with high rankings in any number of globa... read more>

A couple of years back I decided to review my insurance situation. I had been retrenched and needed to cut back so every dollar going out had to justify itself. When I added up all my insurance costs it came to $800 a month including cars x 2, health, house and contents, income protection, life, funeral and trauma insurance. When I mentioned this to a friend, she questioned whether I really ... read more>