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What Is Escrow And When Is It Necessary?
Where does your money go when it’s “in escrow?” Who’s in charge of it? Does it mean you’re in trouble? It sounds like you’re in trouble. The money still exists, right?
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How Telstra Killed Mobile Bill Shock
We don’t have truly unlimited data mobile plans in Australia, but we’ve got a few options that come close. One of these is Telstra’s ‘Peace of Mind’ data, a plan feature that’s now available across almost the entire Telstra mobile range. In the process, it has effectively killed the concept of excess data fees.
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How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Needs To Give You Before Showing Up?
If you know your landlord is scheduled to visit your rental, you probably at least think about tidying up. You make sure you don’t need to take a shower during their anticipated arrival window. You hide any contraband.
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How Do You Save An Important Voicemail From An Old Phone?
Welcome back to Lifehacker’s weekly tech-advice column. This week, we’re tackling a tougher reader question ” more for its subject matter than its difficulty. I felt compelled to answer this one, though, because it’s something that all of us might have to face at some point in our lives.