Power costs are falling. So why are your household electricity bills rising?
Winter was coming... but the cold snap has well and truly arrived. The mercury drop means woolly coats, water-proof boots, and eye-watering power bills. In fact, previous research found households use almost a third of their annual electricity in winter and could be paying 40 percent more compared to the summer season.
Buying Kitchen Appliances: How to Shop and Save Like an Expert
It’s no question that your kitchen appliances need to work well. From stoves to fridges, toasters to dishwashers, these are all important in preparing for and cleaning up after a meal. They should be safe, durable, and effective. So, when it comes to a kitchen appliance, which should you splurge on, and which ones can you save on? We're here to guide you with some tips for buying the perfect kitchen appliance.
Credit Card or BNPL: Which Offers Better Safety and Protection for Your Money?
These days, cashless is the way to go. But with other services like Buy Now, Pay Later available in Australia, is it still smart to get a credit card? Let’s talk about that hot piece of plastic and what it can really do for you.
Asking the Right Questions: A Comprehensive Guide on Car Insurance
If you have a car, you need car insurance, that part is simple. Deciding on car insurance, that can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to begin. To assist you in feeling confident in your choice for insurance for the years to come, we've shared the top things you need to know.
How you can choose great tradespeople
When it comes to home improvements and maintenance, a great tradesperson is like a magician with their hands. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and technicians… give them a task to do and, hey presto, it appears. So, how do you decide who to hire and what factors should you consider? We have a few of our handy tips on navigating the course to engage the right tradespeople.
10 tricky wedding planning dilemmas solved
COVID-19 has wrecked havoc with wedding plans. Which has meant extra planning and replanning. As a bride, you'll spend 36 whole days planning your wedding. You'll cross your fingers and hope that your wedding runs exactly to schedule. But despite your best efforts, there's bound to be something that goes wrong on the day. A contingency plan has never been more essential than during these COVID times.
Two Hoots Tribe – harnessing consumers’ voices to improve products and services
I want to welcome you to the Two Hoots Tribe - our new community where we are harnessing consumers’ voices to improve products and services.
We all purchase products and services on a daily basis. As we go about our day, using these products and services, often we encounter questions and issues. When this happens, we want to reach out to somebody for help.
Ways to decide to get or keep Private Health Insurance
COVID has made us appreciate how important it is to care for our health. At the start of the lockdown, restrictions meant we had to cancel our checkups. Now, we are making bookings for our vaccine injections. It is also that time of year when the price of Private Health Insurance increases. You are probably wondering how the latest changes will affect you and your family.
When to indulge and how to save this Easter
Easter is just around the corner and like always, we are here to make your life easier. Like you, we have been working hard all year and we are excited for a chance to relax and enjoy the break with our loved ones. We want you to have an enjoyable holiday, so we have done the research into Covid-friendly fun for you!
Handle My Complaint Quick Guide
As consumers, we subscribe to different services and purchase various products all the time. We consume electricity, pay rent or mortgages, subscribe to mobile and internet plans. And we have our credit cards or Buy Now, Pay Later services for online and in-store shopping. Sometimes things go wrong and that's where Handle My Complaint comes in.