Sales alert: Spotting supermarket price discrepancies
Lizzy was excited when she saw her regular brand of coffee bearing a 40 percent off tag at Woolworths. Peter had a similar feeling when he spotted a half price tag against Nature’s Coffee. But it didn’t take long for either to spot the supermarket price discrepancies.
Supermarket discounts: How special are specials?
We have all fallen for supermarket discounts, from ‘buy one, get one free’ inducements to promises of ‘everyday low prices’.
Life insurance versus funeral insurance: What’s best?
Insurance is a safety net for our families as much as it is for us, particularly as we age. If you're weighing up life insurance versus funeral insurance, it's important to look at them in relation to your personal circumstances.
Funeral insurance for seniors
Funeral insurance is one way to ensure your loved ones are not left with a big expense at a time when they are already vulnerable.
Secondhand blues: Understanding car warranties
Before you pay for a used car, it’s important you take steps to protect yourself from avoidable issues.
Used cars: How to avoid a lemon
It's understandable you might be feeling a bit nervous about buying a used car – no one wants to end up with a lemon, facing costly repairs and the inconvenience of being without a vehicle.
Has your card surcharge been supercharged?
We are so used to paying for everything by debit or credit card these days, many of us barely give any thought to the little extra that is often tacked onto the purchase price. But you should take a closer look to avoid being needlessly stung by card surcharges.
Pay wise: How to keep card surcharges down
You might have heard that the Australian Government is preparing to ban debit card surcharges – those pesky percentages added to seemingly every electronic transaction.
Don’t get too excited. While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is reviewing card surcharges – which cost Australians anywhere between $1 billion and $4 billion a year – any change would not come into effect until 2026.
Finding alternatives to payday loans
When you're struggling to pay bills, it can be tempting to look for a quick fix. Payday loans may seem like a simple solution but before you sign up it’s worth exploring alternatives to payday loans.
Paying for JB Hi-Fi extra care
As you go up to pay for your new TV or computer, the helpful salesperson might suggest you take out JB Hi-Fi extra care. If you’re forking over a few thousand dollars, the extended warranty might seem like a good idea, but is it?