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Easter Weekend: Event Guide

April 4, 2012

What are you getting up to this long weekend? With 4 days off you’ve got the perfect opportunity to rest, rejuvenate and recover… or enter a 4-day bender. Whatever you plan on doing, the event guide below offers something for everyone. Have a happy Easter break! QLD Byron Bay Bluesfest Date: 5th – 9th of ... read more »

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Stopping all stations to credit card debt

February 16, 2012

Ever been bogged down with credit card debt? So bogged that you can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel? A debt tunnel so dark, long and windy that light can’t possibly get to you. You’re not alone. When you jump on the credit card train, life seems dandy at first. The view ... read more »

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Australia Day 2012 – what’s on?

January 18, 2012

It’s time to celebrate! Have you made plans for Australia Day? If you managed to get Friday off work, you’re in for a mighty long weekend! FYI: Australia Day is on Thursday the 26th of January. It’s the one day where you can get away with applying a yellow and green zinc combo to your ... read more »

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Tips to get you through the silly season

November 30, 2011

Christmas shopping. One for auntie Mary, two for me. One for Sarah, four for me. One for mum, one for me. Sound familiar? It’s easy to splurge on yourself when browsing the aisles for presents – especially if you’re a sucker for “ah it’s Christmas, I deserve a treat”. We’ve done some research and discovered ... read more »

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Battle of the Christmas Cakes

November 10, 2011

I’m in the bakery section of the supermarket. Shopping for Christmas food can be overwhelming. What do you need and what don’t you need? Out of what you do need, which brand is the best? Will your guests know if you buy the cheapest brand? Then there’s the Christmas cake… it’s a tradition but does ... read more »

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Buying a new car: Facts to know

October 26, 2011

So you’re in the market for a new car?  No matter what make or model you prefer there are some general rules that may increase the resale of the vehicle when you decide to move on. Although people tend to buy a car based on style and comfort preferences, it is worth remembering that cars ... read more »

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Garage Sale Tips: The Business Plan

October 12, 2011

Garage sales are a great way to make a bit of extra money. What I didn’t realise is how many cool ideas you could implement to jazz it up. It may start off as a blank canvas, but with a little effort you’ll have a Mona Lisa on your hands in no time. If you’re ... read more »

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What to teach your kids about finance

September 29, 2011

Money can be a tricky topic to discuss – let alone with kids. I spent a few days researching the topic and gathered some interesting ideas. If you’ve tried out any of the ideas below or have any questions on the topic, I invite you to comment at the end. Teaching your kids how to ... read more »

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Financial ignorance is (not) bliss

September 15, 2011

Drowning in bills is never fun. It can be a vicious cycle, too. Bill arrives. Late notice. Late fees. You’re in a stressful mess. Next bill arrives. Freak out. Next bill. Nervous breakdown… and so on. How do you snap out of it? Is the thought of parting with your hard earned money so painful ... read more »

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Medicare v.s Private Health Insurance

August 31, 2011

It was tough. Injecting juicy facts into a topic on ‘Health insurance’ wasn’t easy. It would have been much easier to spice up a ‘Should you sleep with your boss?’ blog. But I think you’ll get a lot more out of this one. So, what’s there to know about health insurance? 17 things. 1. Medicare ... read more »

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