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As an ex banker (25years working for them) I would swear on a bible that the banks' are behind trying to make us a cashless society as soon as possible. Just stop and think how much "No cash" adds to their profits. Reduced Insurance costs, reduced staff as no need to count or handle cash...

KIWIS and Aussies are pretty smart and can tell each other apart. But the Americans are easily confused. But then I have to listen carefully to determine a Canadian from an American.

Having worked in the Banking Sector for 25 years of my working life, I can state with authority that the banks and businesses would love to see the end of cash, because "IT SAVES THEM MONEY" in cutting their handling and insurance expenses. But when the Banks' wonderful cashless systems fail, as...

What a joke. What fantasy world does Andrew live in? If it had been any ordinary person that had done the things he is accused of, they would have already been in jail. He should think himself bloody lucky, get his head out of his own arse and come to the realisation that he is not important, he...

I am not a Tradie, but I am a dog owner. However, I must agree with the tradies, Bunnings is not the place for dogs, unless it is an assistance dog. It is difficult enough to get around Bunnings with people wandering aimlessly around, and the dogs just add to that. I always make a list of what I...

Yep in recent years The Salvos and Vinnies have gone from selling reasonably priced secondhand goods to ridiculously high prices. Some things like jewelry and other collectable items are now priced at market value, which is fair enough. However, generally, their stock is overpriced for what it...

I live in South Australia, and this change is LONG OVERDUE. Our Golden retriever was attacked in a park at Murray Bridge two years ago and was lucky to survive. Our dog was on a leash and was attacked by an off leash pit-bull that charged her from 100 metres away. That dog then also attacked...

I was dead against ALDI, but my wife insisted and changed a couple of years ago, I had to eat my words. Massive savings if you are prepared to buy mainly no name brands. I have found that many of these brands you cannot tell from the name brands, and in fact are probably made by them. However...

I watched Mr. Squiggle when Pat Lovell (Miss Pat) was the host. Of course, Pat Lovell went on to be a great Australian film producer (Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli). But I was fascinated by the way Mr. Squiggle could, in his drawings, produce something from almost nothing. And I loved...

We have recently had two Incidents with Australia post. The first was where we posted a fragile parcel which was clearly marked as such, and wrapped appropriately for the fragility of the item. It arrived at the other end broken and in a state which could only have been caused be severe...

I bet Senior Management, The CEO, and the Board weren't short changed. Why do Companies like Woolworths do this shit. For God Sake, they are making so much in profits from ripping off suppliers and consumers, that surely they don't have to rip off their young staff too. They can afford to have...

My problem with this is where do we draw the line. I have no problem with trained dogs. Cats, maybe. But what if someone wants an assistance Rat, Snake, frog, etc., etc. This may sound stupid, but these days, everyone has RIGHTS!! except the majority. All I am saying is, we should tread...

If people are not already doing these things and more, then they are financially illiterate.

I am a former bank employee having served 25 years, with 10 of those years in management. As the CEO of CBA admits in the article, not having cash is a massive saving to Banks. Less Insurance, Less transport costs, less training of staff required, Less OHS needed around cash handling, less...

I worked for Banks' for 25 years, the last 10 of those in management, so I believe I know what I am talking about. Once upon a time Banks existed to serve their customers. Now they exist to serve their shareholders and earn their executives bonuses. When they take away services, branches etc...

Good old wealthy Kochie Rabbiting on again. My wife and I both worked bloody hard to own our own home. We went without many things and still do. We did and still do buy secondhand items. We rarely eat out. We don't smoke and drink moderately. MY wife drives a 10yo vehicle and mine is 17yo...

The last time I contacted Centrelink Was back in Early August 2023. I waited on the phone for around 40min. When I finally got through to someone he was totally bloody useless, telling me he could not give me advice and that I would have to update my latest asset details online and it was...

I am very selective who I haggle with. If you understand how much markup a business has on their product, it helps a lot. I am much more likely to haggle at Cashies than with a one man operation simply because I know the markup at Cashies is massive, and they have room to move, especially as...

We were without a mobile service until around 2p.m. this afternoon. As with the Data Breach of last year, any information was minimal at best and still no explanation. Did Optus learn nothing about communication from the last episode? It would appear not!!!! I gave them another chance last time...