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    Driving Less Than 10,000 km a Year? Discover How You Could Save Hundreds on Car Insurance!

    My car is due for insurance right now so I just did a compare but honestly they want so much information I gave up . It asked for when I first had a license and I have been driving for 68 years and my only accident was when I first started and it was only minor damage to my car and did not...
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    10 surprising kitchen mistakes draining your wallet every day

    We are very careful with electricity. Only use the necessary lights on. Our electric oven is built in so there is no way we can turn that off plus it has a clock so that would be inconvenient then the Microwave is is almost built being on a shelf at eye level for me and the power point is behind...
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    Born Before 1959? Here's How You Could Be Overpaying for Car Insurance - And How to Stop It!

    I have just received my car insurance and it too has gone up around $200 . I only drive about 5000 km these days and have not had an accident since I first started driving years ago. Because I tried to find a cheaper insurance some years ago although the premium was cheaper it has ended up that...
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    Aussie Seniors Stung by Record Home Insurance Hike: Here's Your Secret Weapon!

    I do this by comparing all insurances every time they come up for renewal. They all go up and are mostly similar to each other with very little variation.
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    Customers outraged as major bank rejects cash in multiple branches

    I am with Bendigo Bank and recently I have found that the bank is really busy as I walk past doing my shopping. No way do I want to not have cash. This way of no cash is why so many people get into difficulty of over spending on their cards.
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    Woolworths launches a 'world-first' checkout for staffers with disabilities

    About time but it should be available to all checkout staff as it is in the UK.
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    Single mum manages to save $2500 a year by avoiding these supermarket staples

    I am with all those above who made or make their own foods. We older people did this and still do. No need for any fancy gadgets etc. One thing I have always done is to boil up the old chicken carcas for soup and freeze until needed. So many ways to save money .
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    Matt Doran's controversial interview leaves viewers horrified

    Why bring Matt into this story?
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    Could you be at risk? Undiagnosed cancer affects thousands, according to new data

    I agree with Aegira29 as I have found the same attitude. I had to complain that things were worrying me for some time before my doctor decided to offer me a scan.
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    Shocking new Kmart security trial at self-serve checkouts sparks controversy!

    WHAT! Fancy being told you are scanning CORRECTLY what a waste of the attendant's time. or is this a misprint?
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    Nine pulls the plug on hit reality show amidst quest for new stars

    Get rid of all these reality shows they are all becoming worse and I only see the promos as I wont watch them. I did watch My Kitchen rules but was sick of the nasty way these people act so gave that away but the rest are just rubbish
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    A rare $5 note is now worth up to $1,850—do you have these in your wallets?

    I too have saved some of the old notes and coins but dont know what I will do with them. My idea was to have an old note etc for each of my four children.
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    Beware this festive season: Charity scams are rising as Christmas draws near!

    Unfortunately I do NOT donate to anyone over the phone even if they say they are a possible respected charity because who knows if they are genuine.
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    Losing it: How a simple lifestyle change helped me shed 20kg

    Thank you to Alan it was a most enjoyable read and well-written. I have this overweight problem but my doctor can only offer a 5 visit per year spread over two health problems and I find that it is not workable so gave up. Maybe I should do as Alan has done. I have in the past tried several...
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    'It’s a curse': Shoppers react to Costco's new 50-cent vending machines

    comparing the value of the dollar with the US it is not much more than they pay in the US. at the moment the exchange rate is around 62 cents.
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    Police issue urgent warning as Aussies lose millions to heart-wrenching romance scams!

    This is getting monotonous. We have all been told about these scams not just in this group but in the news as well. Sorry but I have lost sympathy with these people who fall for these scams
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    Heartbreaking Closure of Melbourne Pet Cemetery Left Owners in the Dark

    I agree why did it take so long before Saskia found out what had happened? When our dogs have died we have had them cremated and still have their ashes in the container buried in our garden. We loved our garden and often say hello to their plaques.
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    This minor mistake cost one grandmother over $3000 for a chicken sandwich!

    I too have watched the Border security shows and they do not have such heavy fines. I find it disgusting that the foreign people coming into Australia are bringing in case loads of food and other products. They should be made to make a declaration Before boarding
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    Outrage ensues as Coles quietly cancels popular service in some local stores!

    NO there are two stories to this stupid idea of free food. I complained to Coles about this due to some "darling " just dropping a piece of Banana on the floor on which I slipped. I could not see the piece as it was just around the end of an aisle. Luckily for me no major damage was done / Had...
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