For me, Frugal Grocery Shopping essential because I have a large family and groceries are one our biggest expenses. (in Australia Food is Stupidly Expensive). I have searched the net looking for money saving tips and advice, so first off let me say that these are not all my tips, they were written … [Read more...]
Endless Electricity Costs and Expenses
Am I alone, in feeling the pain of rising electricity costs? It's a government endorsed ripoff and Mr Crankypants has had enough. I'm currently with Origin Energy and I attach my bills for the past 3 years so that it's no longer subjective opinion, and we can look at the hard cold facts. The truth … [Read more...]
Where do you shop? ALDI, IGA, Woolworths, Coles or CostCo?
What is your shopping preference? ALDI, IGA, Woolworths, Coles or CostCo? Each of these companies have the resources to understand why shoppers choose their products, but do you know or understand why you choose their products? You and I, the average shopper, is less likely to understand why we … [Read more...]
Minimalism: Much more to life than just buying stuff
I'm a huge fan of Joshua Becker who inspires people to find happiness living with less. He explains how People won't find happiness with things, and how by pursuing a more simplistic life we are able to achieve more and be better people. I am an avid reader of his website and emails and I am sure … [Read more...]
Where to get your TAX RETURN done?
It's a simple question? Where should I get my tax return done? We would love to know! Who is the cheapest?, Who is the best? and Whom should we avoid? In short, where should I go to get my TAX RETURN completed? … [Read more...]
Puzzle 03: How to reduce your Monthly Bank Fees by $60 a Year?
Zero ANZ Monthly Bank Fees if you deposit $2000 or more each month, at the Beerwah ANZ Bank. (but they won't tell you that). The ANZ will waive the $5 Monthly Fee, saving you of $60 per year but unfortunately ANZ won't offer that information until you ask them. That's right ! - save $60 a year on … [Read more...]
Costco North Lakes
Details: Costco North Lakes 17-39 Cooks Court, North Lakes QLD www.costco.com.au … [Read more...]
Higher solar costs to impact Queensland electricity bills
Rooftop solar costs are projected to add more than $240 per year to average electricity bills within five years, according to research from the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA). Energy Minister Mark McArdle said the projections showed the upward growth of the Solar Bonus Scheme, which will … [Read more...]
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles: This week, the Beast File looks at Australias Big Two supermarket chains. Woolworths & Coles are a $100 billion a year duopoly with a retail market share unmatched in the developed world. And they have their fingers in a lot of other pies too. … [Read more...]
