Archive for the ‘Saving Money’ Category

Posted on April 5th, 2012 by by Scott

How good are comparison sites like Iselect?

Why Iselect.com.au and other comparison sites aren’t that great   How do you make the right choice? We have too much choice. And it can be paralyzing. You want to open a bank account. Who do you choose? Big 4 banks? Credit union? Who has the best deal? Where can I withdraw my money? It [...]

Posted on January 10th, 2012 by by Scott

The truth about how Quibids really works

“Are you ready to save 95% on what you want most? Try quibids.com. Get an apple ipad for $67.” Maybe I have been watching too much TV over the holidays but I am getting pretty sick of this ad. So I decided to look it up. And (big surprise) there is a catch to Quibids. [...]

Posted on October 18th, 2011 by by Scott

Moneystrands – tracking your money automatically

Money strands – now you pay   I wrote about money strands back in August 10 – see related posts below.   I must admit I haven’t logged into it for a few months. I had a problem getting one of my credit cards onto moneystrands, so I ended up not using it.   I [...]

Posted on June 4th, 2011 by by Scott

Super Co-contribution How to do it

Super Co-contribution Part 2 – How to do it www.nomoney.com.au  From Super co-contribution part 1  you have seen that the super contribution is a great way to use the government to help you boost your superannuation. OK so now we talk about how to actually get your super contribution. Most important is step 2 – [...]

Posted on May 13th, 2011 by by Scott

Super Co-contribution – Double your money

www.nomoney.com.au  Super Co-contribution -the basics that everyone knows Most people know a bit about the super contribution –for low/medium income earners put in $1,000 and the government will match it.  But who has a spare $1,000? And I earn more than the $31,920 threshold (so I won’t get the full $1,000). How do I benefit? [...]

Posted on May 12th, 2011 by by Scott

When does the 2011 budget become law?

www.nomoney.com.au Budget night and what happens afterwards Ok so Tuesday night was budget night. You’ve probably heard all the updates – but I thought you might be interested in a look at how laws are actually made in Australia. What’s the budget?? So the treasurer looks at what estimated revenue the government will have (mainly [...]

Posted on April 29th, 2011 by by Scott

The date book – good dates for cheap

www.nomoney.com.au   Your boyfriend never seems to ask you out on a good date. Or your girlfriend always has all these great ideas about restaurants, travel and dates to do -without thinking about how much it will hurt the wallet. So – HOW do you get to enjoy the good things and get good dates [...]

Posted on February 8th, 2011 by by Scott

Buying a new car – for the cheapest price

I was chatting to a guy in my soccer team. It made me realize how sometimes – it isn’t what you know, but WHO you know. Buying a new car – for the cheapest price.  He operates a service of buying cars for people.  www.newcarsplus.com.au You tell him what type of car you want, and [...]

Posted on December 28th, 2010 by by Scott

How to get the best deal when getting a new Phone

I got a new phone (finally). A HTC Desire which is pretty cool. I was tempted to get an Iphone 4 – but then every man and his dog already has an iphone! Summary of the deal: I went with Vodaphone (so I can call my girlfriend on Vodaphone for free) with  a  $59/month plan [...]

Posted on December 21st, 2010 by by Scott

What to do with your phone when you go overseas on holiday

When you go overseas on holidays I often have spent a bit more than I expected. I’ve heard it said that when you pack to go overseas – you should take ½ the clothes and 4 times the money! Getting back from your trip the last thing you want is a huge mobile bill added [...]

 

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