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3:00PM Angus Kidman | Scams hitting Internet banking are pretty common (and quite easy to recognise), but online criminals will have a go at any potential source of income. The latest target? Self-managed superannuation funds. More »
Fraudsters Hitting Self-Managed Super Funds
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Scams hitting Internet banking are pretty common (and quite easy to recognise), but online criminals will have a go at any potential source of income. The latest target? Self-managed superannuation funds. More » 
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1:00PM Angus Kidman | The average growth in pay for a typical Aussie worker over the past year is under 3%. That makes careful financial planning essential, but there should be light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient. More »
Why A 3% Pay Rise Isn’t All Bad News
1:00PM Angus Kidman | The average growth in pay for a typical Aussie worker over the past year is under 3%. That makes careful financial planning essential, but there should be light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient. More »
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10:52AM Angus Kidman | Small but useful bit of news from the Coles Online Twitter feed: the supermarket is shrinking its delivery window from four hours to three without charging extra for the privilege. Given that online delivery often equates to “time poor”, that’s a handy change. (Coles also offers to-your-bench delivery.) [Coles]
Coles Shrinks Online Delivery Windows
10:52AM Angus Kidman | Small but useful bit of news from the Coles Online Twitter feed: the supermarket is shrinking its delivery window from four hours to three without charging extra for the privilege. Given that online delivery often equates to “time poor”, that’s a handy change. (Coles also offers to-your-bench delivery.) [Coles]
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Give “Experience” Gifts This Christmas If You’re Low On Cash
10:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | With excess cash in short supply these days, no-one wants to feel like a gift given is unappreciated. Ensure the people on your gift-giving list enjoy themselves by giving an experience instead of stuff. More »
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1:30PM Angus Kidman | Many Aussies are confused by our ever-changing local tax rules, so it’s no wonder visiting workers can find the experience unnerving. The ATO has a helpful guide to how tax rules apply to visitors working in Australia. More »
What OS Visitors To Australia Need To Know About Tax
1:30PM Angus Kidman | Many Aussies are confused by our ever-changing local tax rules, so it’s no wonder visiting workers can find the experience unnerving. The ATO has a helpful guide to how tax rules apply to visitors working in Australia. More »
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12:00PM Angus Kidman | From January 5, eBay will begin enforcing stricter policies around selling jewellery. The big change is that the Fine Jewellery category will be restricted to stuff set in a precious metal and with unaltered natural stones. Something to remember when you’re flogging off Nanna’s wedding gear. Picture by auntiep [eBay]
eBay Tightening Up Jewellery Policies
12:00PM Angus Kidman | From January 5, eBay will begin enforcing stricter policies around selling jewellery. The big change is that the Fine Jewellery category will be restricted to stuff set in a precious metal and with unaltered natural stones. Something to remember when you’re flogging off Nanna’s wedding gear. Picture by auntiep [eBay]
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Lower Your Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs By Asking
3:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Even if you’ve got health insurance, a bill with your name on it can still end up in your letter box after a visit to the doctor. Stacy Johnson, author of the book Life or Debt, shares how to lessen your out-of-pocket cost. More »
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Hit Up The Markets When Cooking For One
11:30PM Kevin Purdy | Supermarkets are full of deals involving two-for-one, 30 per cent more, family sizes and other bulk deals. None of that helps though if the food goes to waste. The Washington Post suggests the markets and creativity for single cooks. More »
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12:30PM Angus Kidman | There’s nothing more satisfying than scoring a too-good-to-be-true deal online — and there are few things more annoying than finding out that the deal isn’t going to happen. However, it’s still important to keep a sense of proportion about these things. More »
Bargain Hunters Need Some Common Sense
12:30PM Angus Kidman | There’s nothing more satisfying than scoring a too-good-to-be-true deal online — and there are few things more annoying than finding out that the deal isn’t going to happen. However, it’s still important to keep a sense of proportion about these things. More »
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