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How to save $275 with one phone call

How to save $275 with one phone call

  What if I said you could earn $275 in just 5 minutes. Would you be interested? Of course you would! So, by that rationale, if you could take 5 minutes to earn $275, why wouldn’t you take the same amount of time to save $275? This week I came across an interesting, and timely, story published by Tim McIntyre at website news.com.au, which is worth a read for anyone looking to save m... read more>
Almost one million Aussie homes face mortgage ‘time bomb’

Almost one million Aussie homes face mortgage ‘time bomb’

  Finding it harder than ever to make your mortgage repayments? If your answer is YES then the good news (if you can say that) is you can take comfort in numbers because you’re certainly not alone on that front. Whilst interest rates might remain at record low figures and Australia’s jobless rate continues to fall, mortgage stress continues to escalate right across the country. Webs... read more>
Here’s how to make sense of Home Insurance ‘add ons’

Here’s how to make sense of Home Insurance ‘add ons’

So you’re thinking about reviewing your home and contents insurance and you’ve stumbled upon the mysterious world of optional extras.  They're the insurance equivalent of the McDonalds upsell: "Do you want fries with that?" Many providers offer these as additions to the standard cover, but they can be confusing and can make getting a quote and comparing it to other policies more difficult... read more>
Energy Wars – coming soon to an election near you!

Energy Wars – coming soon to an election near you!

With the QLD state election now in full swing and the VIC election a year away, it’s pretty clear what will be the #1 political issue in elections all around Australia over the coming years.  It’s power prices. From the PM all the way down, it’s all they want to talk about on the hustings. Here’s our summary of the very interesting ideas coming from both major parties in QLD, which could ... read more>
Home Brand Myths Busted - How to cut your grocery bill practically in half

Home Brand Myths Busted - How to cut your grocery bill practically in half

Homebrands are slightly cheaper than the big brands, but not as good, right?  While that might have been the case in the past, it’s no longer true according to these experts. A Nine News Investigation recently busted the homebrand myth and uncovered how shoppers can save hundreds of dollars on their next grocery bill without sacrificing on quality. Budgeting expert Michelle House compa... read more>