How do you track what you are spending? There are a few spreadsheets online to budget or track your spending. But… that means you have to do the work… to enter what you have spent, etc. (and who can be bothered!!)
What if you could find a service where you could log in and look at [...]

Quickflix provide DVD plans where you can borrow a certain number of DVDs a month by mail (and 2 or 3 DVDs out at the same time) and pay a fixed amount per month (currently from $10 to $30 per month). No late fees and free postage to post the DVDs back. See http://www.quickflix.com.au/PricingAndPlans for the full details.

The (4 year?) bank account that pays 17% on money you put in + Bank Interest
Are you 18 or older and thinking about buying a property?
First Home Saver Account
What is it? A First Home Saver Account is a bank account where the government pays 17% contribution on money you put in PLUS bank interest.
But Are [...]

I was doing a bit of facebook flicking at lunch. I saw the following update from a guy I haven’t seen for ages:
Please consider sponsoring me to eat for $2 a day (August 2 -6th) My target is $1000, for every $250 above this mark I will stay below the line ($2 a day) for another day.
To [...]

Well its into July now – happy new financial year!
A new financial year could mean a new start or a fresh look at things. Or I suppose it could mean nothing at all.
One thing I’ve been thinking about in the last week is habits.
Habits
Before my nephew (4) and niece (1.5) go to bed there is [...]

It has been a week or two since I have put something up on the site… But next week the wait wil be worth it with when I write Nomoney’s Financial tips for 2010 and 2011. This will include any tax tips you can do before 30 June 2010.
Car Insurance & Rego - easy as ABC
I got my car insurance in the mail a month [...]

I bought Avatar on DVD last week at Coles. The guy at the counter asked me   How come you are buying it? Why don’t you watch it online?
Well…I figure if James Cameron can spend umpteen millions on Avatar, then at least I can pay $15 at the movies (or $25 to purchase the DVD).       
But it [...]

My interview with Scott Pape – the Barefoot Investor. Listen to financial tips for young people.

Before taking up a discount or freebie – think about why the company is offering the freebie to see whether it is of value to you

Want a free Hoyts movie ticket (for any cinema) on your birthday?