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Noel Whittaker is the author of Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance. Email: [email protected] It was a quiet Friday—until my inbox exploded. A distressed reader had just seen what she thought was a government announcement: from 1 June 2025...

⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. As I’ve gotten older, I seem to have developed quite a dismal view of my fellow man, not in all...

If you’re an SDC Rewards member, you already know how much I love a good bargain/freebie. So, naturally, when I heard about an app offering heavily discounted food, my interest was piqued. Now that I’ve finally tried the Too Good To Go app, I wanted to share my experience with you all. Not sure...

Hi @Jest, would the recipe being posted separately help with this?

⭐ Want more articles like this? Become an SDC Rewards Member for unlimited SDC forum access. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with...

Noel Whittaker is the author of Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance. Email: [email protected] The election quickly descended into a contest of promises, coupled with an avalanche of misinformation. Sadly, the Coalition was hopeless at...

⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. Rural tanks: We lived in WA for about twenty years before moving to Brisbane in 2015. Always having a...

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By member @Doctor Alan Image Credit: Shutterstock 'There’s no point!' 'You OWE her – WE owe her!' 'She doesn’t even know us!' 'Look. She never got on with Sarah anyway.' 'Well, I’m going to do something anyway. She’s still our Mum, whether she remembers us or not!' It was an argument...

⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. As we’ve gotten older, my wife and I have developed a certain dislike for flying when we decide on...

Noel Whittaker is the author of Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance. Email: [email protected] Regardless of the final make-up of both houses, aged care is shaping up as a major battleground. Operators are struggling to stay afloat, while...

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SDC Rewards members, as promised, here is a recipe for Malteser vodka. I can personally attest to how delicious it is for a celebration (or just because). Image Credit: Mars Ingredients: Around 200ml of vodka 1x 140g bag of Maltesers Method: Put the Maltesers into an empty jar that...

⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. The Steady State Theory When I was at school, we were taught that the Universe was in a ‘Steady...

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Noel Whittaker is the author of Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance. Email: [email protected] A major election promise by Labor was a $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program to cut battery costs by about one-third. It is to be done by way of...

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⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ a Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. In my working career, I’ve been ‘lucky’ enough to have over 30 jobs. I could say ‘Employment...

Noel Whittaker is the author of Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance. Email: [email protected] Housing is front and centre in this election campaign, and a flood of opinions is swirling around how to solve the crisis. One of the least realistic...

⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Deejay11. Introducing the author: I’m @Deejay11, a mostly retired worker and member of SDC who strives to enjoy...