Keeping Warm But Cutting Costs
As the colder weather starts to approach, the costs of your bills switch from cooling to heating. The winter can be expensive because it is difficult to heat a home and keep it at a steady temperature...
View ArticleDumping Power Hungry Devices
It seems to go against conventional wisdom, but sometimes buying a new television set, an air conditioner, or even a refrigerator can save you a lot of money. The reason for this is that electricity...
View ArticleBringing Home Finance Under Control
More and more Australians are suffering due to out-of-control home finance. The sad reality is, vast numbers of families and individuals don’t even know if they’ll be able to cover basic expenses each...
View ArticleRomantic Proposals in Public
If you want to make a big deal out of your proposal to your partner, then there are few ways better to do this than by proposing in public. A public proposal opens you up to humiliation, and thus is...
View ArticleSetting Aside Part of your Budget for Fun
It is essential not to deprive yourself even when you are on a budget. Little rewards can make following a budget more realistic and fun. If you set up rewards along the way, you and the family will...
View ArticleSouth Australian wholesale electricity prices set a grim precedent
A bemused energy industry watched in horror as South Australian wholesale electricity prices reached the truly bizarre figure of $12 per kWh. In theory, this means that running a 2000w heater for an...
View ArticleThe future of electricity for consumers
It’s fair to say that the loud, deep national groan heard from the Australian public in response to increased electricity prices is very genuine. It also reflects a growing need to rationalise...
View ArticleChecking Your Window Security
The best ethos to have when securing your home is “How can I make it as difficult as possible for somebody to break in?” You first must identify all potential access points. These are often windows,...
View ArticleReduce the Amount of Interest on your Home Loan
The home loan is considered a ‘good’ debt but as with any form of financing, the borrower will naturally want to reduce the amount they pay in borrowing costs, such as interest. Reducing the amount of...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Renewable Energy Systems
Drawing on forms of renewable energy such as solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, wind and biomass can have considerable benefits for you, your business and the environment. With climbing energy costs,...
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