Australians who are getting older are one of the groups most at risk of getting hit by private health increases, according to the consumer group CHOICE.  If you wait until you are 35 to take out private hospital cover, you could pay an extra 10 per cent on top of your premium ... if you wait until you are 45, you could face paying an additional 30 per cent on top of your premium. It gets ... read more>

When it comes to the issue of rising private health premiums, we’re usually quick to point the finger at the health funds.  But according to an article written by News Corp National Health Reporter Sue Dunlevy, over a million Australians are paying up to three thousand dollars a year more for private health insurance as a result of government penalties. Things like Government means tests,... read more>

The steaks (pun intended) have never been higher when it comes to meat prices..beef prices at an all time high with eye fillet at $50 a kilo, mince has doubled and Australia is the 5th largest meat consumer in the world on a per capita basis.  When you’re trying to save money at the checkout, you may find that meat is your most expensive purchase. We love a traditional lamb roast once a week... read more>

Two of the Big 3 energy retailers have now announced electricity price hikes of $300-$500 for households starting on July 1. On Thursday, EnergyAustralia notified newspapers of increases ranging from 7% to 20% on Electricity bills for customers. EnergyAustralia says this adds: $369 for an average Electricity & Gas customer in NSW, $130 for an average Electricity customer in SE... read more>

  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>