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  • Thursday, 15th December 2011

  • Smart phone bill warning

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    Smart phone bill warning
    It is no longer just phone calls and texts that are sending families broke — your phone could be racking up thousands of dollars without you even knowing about it. Now experts and consumers are issuing an urgent warning for all smart phone owners.
    penrose
    (Guest)
    1st bill 4 optus bout 600 didnt understand how to use phone. work it out paid my payment correctly next 367 bill ty
  • Tuesday, 13th December 2011

  • Australia's lucky suburbs

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    Australia's lucky suburbs
    They say someone, somewhere has to win — and we have mapped out exactly where 'somewhere' is. With a $20 million draw this week and even more on the way during the festive season, lottery jackpots are bigger than ever, and we have pinpointed the luckiest Aussie suburbs.
    mitch
    (Guest)
    I agree there are alot of country towns where families are struggling too.
  • Wednesday, 7th December 2011

  • Money awards

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    <i>Money</i> awards
    Money magazine has been crunching the numbers all year, narrowing down its annual report card for all your big expenses. Our money experts break down the winners for best home loan, credit card, insurance policy, superannuation and more.
  • Wednesday, 16th November 2011

  • How to negotiate a better deal

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    How to negotiate a better deal
    We are always on the lookout for ways to save on bills and expenses, but what if you didn't have to wait for the next deal to come along? We show you how to save right now by making a few phone calls and asking the right questions.
  • Monday, 14th November 2011

  • Rough retirement

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    Rough retirement
    Disturbing new figures have painted a grim picture of the average Aussie household — and it is our most frugal demographic which is struggling the most. Details show our pensioners are forced to spend a whopping 50 percent of their allowance on food, power and healthcare.
    kathryn lindsay
    (Guest)
    we have to skimp on pain meds just to keep bandages going. No Christmas this year.
  • Tuesday, 8th November 2011

  • Group buy power savings

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    Group buy power savings
    More than 50,000 Australians flocked to save money with the first-ever mortgage group buy. And now One Big Switch is looking to save Aussies on their household bills. We show you how to become part of the biggest group-buy power savings around.
  • Thursday, 3rd November 2011

  • Property market's hidden gems

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    Property market's hidden gems
    The property market has collapsed — but that doesn't mean you need to put house-hunting on hold. We reveal the experts' selection of suburbs nationwide that are still a safe bet in tough times, and are expected to return a tidy sum for a smart buyer.
    L.Guest
    (Guest)
    Where are the hot spots in Tasmania?????
  • Monday, 24th October 2011

  • Finding your lost super

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    Finding your lost super
    Australians have waved goodbye to billions of superannuation dollars in the financial crisis, so scraping together what is left has never been more important. We show you how to find out if you are one of the millions who have unclaimed super and other funds — and how to get hold of it for free.
  • Tuesday, 18th October 2011

  • Fine, so where's the proof?

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    Fine, so where's the proof?
    Councils have long been accused of being petty with regards to issuing parking fines. And this Melbourne man says his recent run-in with council was no different, when he was asked to produce proof that a gust of wind had dislodged his parking voucher.
  • Friday, 14th October 2011

  • Get paid to shop

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    Get paid to shop
    Like the idea of leaving a shop with more money than what you went in with? So do we. Mystery shoppers are being paid to shop every day, and A Current Affair shows you how to get in on the action.
    UndercoverAngel
    (Guest)
    Where is the story on here. I cant see the video. I only have dial-up.

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