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  • Thursday, 22nd March 2012

  • Dodging power price hikes

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    Dodging power price hikes
    A Current Affair breaks down power price hikes state by state to help Aussie families cope with looming changes – how will they affect you, and what can you do to avoid a big bill.
  • Monday, 19th March 2012

  • Guru grandmother

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    Guru grandmother
    Meet the Aussie grandmother showing up the financial experts. With her simple money-saving and home-making blog clocking millions of hits, retirement isn’t turning out quite as she expected. We asked Rhonda Hetzel to share some of her savings secrets.
    Bronwyn
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    What a great idea we need to go back to some simplicity
  • Friday, 16th March 2012

  • Home buy bargains

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    In the wake of the global financial crisis the prices of some properties have plunged to levels not seen for almost a decade and savvy buyers can reap savings of up to $100,00 - if they know where to look.
  • Wednesday, 14th March 2012

  • Credit card clutter?

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    Credit card clutter?
    Searching for the right credit card or home loan is never easy, but a new Aussie site promises to do the hard work for you. We review the personal finance tool that compares 1500 products from 150 providers to help you save.
  • Tuesday, 13th March 2012

  • The high cost of cash machines

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    The high cost of cash machines
    It’s becoming more expensive than ever to get your hands on your own cash, with some financial institutions slugging you as much as $2.50 just to use their ATMs.
    woody
    (Guest)
    I spoke to my credit union about this and they, give me back fees each month up to 20 transactions.
  • Wednesday, 29th February 2012

  • Billions in 'lost' super funds waiting to be claimed

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    Australians employers are forced to pay into their workers’ superannuation funds, but it’s not their responsibility to keep track of them. The minister responsible for superannuation says there’s $20 billion in lost super funds just waiting to be claimed.
  • Wednesday, 11th January 2012

  • Win a new home

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    Win a new home
    Wanting a million dollar lifestyle but don’t have the money to make it happen? Have a look at the $3.4 million dollar mansion up for grabs in one of the biggest ever house lotteries in Australia. We show you how it could be yours.
    Millie Parker
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    Wouldnt this be nice. I can only dream!

  • Pricey parking mix-up

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    Pricey parking mix-up
    Airport parking can take a massive chunk out of your holiday budget - and in one case cost more than the holiday itself. This driver returned after just hours to find he had been charged almost two thousand dollars in airport parking fees.

  • Kid-friendly money makers

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    Kid-friendly money makers
    Supermarkets go to great lengths to get customers to part with their money. But the latest series of promotions, targeted at children, is leaving shoppers unsure if it’s about making a trip to the shops more enjoyable or just another grab for their cash.
    Jo c
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    pressing buttons that moo is not new, they were at frankins about 16years ago.
  • Wednesday, 21st December 2011

  • Bundle savings

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    Bundle savings
    At this time of year keeping your finances in order is extremely important — and bundling services together can be an easy way to make instant savings. We track down the best bundles for phone and internet, insurance and even energy.

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