Dear Lifehacker,
All my appliances work just fine, but they’re not exactly new, and I’m worried their lack of efficiency might be affecting my power bill. What old appliances are worth looking into an upgrade?
Sincerely,
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Many of our Planhacker roundups delve into the finer details of how much you’ll pay for different kinds of calls. That’s information which is essential to making sure you get value for money from your phone, but new research suggests that mobile phones are making the majority of Australians more clueless than ever when it comes to assessing their phone bills. More »
Paying your bills via direct debit has many advantages: it’s automatic, there’s usually no fees involved, and it saves you dealing with paper documents. However, a rise in complaints about how phone companies and ISPs handle direct debit payments shows that a little caution remains wise. More »
Despite how simple the process can be, most of us are terrible at saving and paying bills. Here’s a strategy to effectively automate most of your finances to keep you saving and out of late fee trouble. More »
Cutting down your mobile phone, rent, credit card and other bills is the gift that keeps on giving, all year ’round. Try these negotiation tactics, savings tips, reminder plans and other tips to cut down your paycheque killers. More »
Setting up a good filing system for bills and other payments can take a long time to organise and wade through. Here’s a super simple and cheap filing routine that involves manila folders, a clipboard and a two-hole punch. More »
Some financial planners advise making two half payments on your mortgage each month instead of one full sum. The idea is that homeowners will save thousands of dollars over the years in interest payments. Does this idea hold water? More »
It’s easy to mindlessly pay off your monthly credit card bill without giving much attention to what you were charged for, but the Consumer Reports Money Blog reminds us why it’s still important to double-check your credit card bill before paying out: More »
