The financial squeeze on most Australian families from higher interest rates and inflation is leading to a great focus on managing the household budget better. New research from Compare the Market has found that saving money is the top New Year’s resolution for Australians ahead of the new year… which is only the end of… Read more »
I reckon the backlash against Qantas, its chief executive, its board of directors and the Prime Minister is because every travelling Australian is stunned by the continuing high cost of airfares. When Qantas does a cosy deal with the Federal Government to stop more competition and more flights, which would bring down airfares, we justifiably… Read more »
I know you’re sick of me always saying you need to constantly shop around for the best deals on everything. But it’s so important. Those who have been following me for a while know my wife Libby is the world’s best when it comes to household finances… she has managed ours ever since we were… Read more »
Yesterday the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced it will allow energy retailers to lift prices for existing customers by 19.5-23.7 per cent. This is the cap that energy retailers can charge existing customers who haven’t looked elsewhere. And it follows an 18 per cent increase last year. These are huge increases which feed directly into… Read more »
Instead of just accepting the current wave of repayment increases from your bank, it can be really worthwhile to look around for a better deal and refinance. And lots of people are doing just that. A record breaking $18.88 billion of loans were refinanced in August, while $201 billion worth of home loans have switched… Read more »
When your wallet’s feeling the pinch, planning meals, buying in bulk, shopping at sales and avoiding takeaway food can all help feed your family on a budget. With Australia having one of the highest cost of living in the world is it any wonder we’re worried about making ends meet? While there isn’t much we… Read more »
Many Australians are interested in buying an electric vehicle for environmental reasons, but most say they’re too expensive. But are they really? Research by Nielsen in 2019 found that price stopped 80 per cent of Australians from considering buying an electric vehicle (EV). Purchase price is an obvious barrier – EVs are more expensive than… Read more »
One of the quickest ways to improve your cashflow is to cancel services you don’t use. We’ve all got them – services we signed up for but never use. We might have taken on a streaming service just to watch particular show. Or we strongly overestimated our commitment to a year-long gym membership. Perhaps we’re… Read more »
If you’re not shopping using one of these free grocery apps, you’re missing out on some big weekly savings. Right now, grocery bills across Australia are sky-rocketing. It’s obvious when you’re at the shops and capsicums are $14.50 a kilo. At the checkout my own weekly shop has risen almost $100 since this time last… Read more »
The Small Switch Challenge proves that tiny behaviour lane changes can bring big gains. This Small Switch Challenge is exactly what it says on the tin: switch (or substitute) to a lower cost solution. The idea is that, with a little creative thinking, and a small change in the way you do things, you can… Read more »
