We are always being told how ‘going direct’ will get us the best deal and the cheapest price, right? Well, this is a myth we would like to bust once and for all. In this day and age of fierce online competition and widespread use of affiliate marketing, going direct to a particular merchant’s or service provider’s […]
Don’t be a ‘guilty mum’ - be smart about buying baby products
In the previous instalment of our Spending Ninjas series, I promised you that the next Spending Ninja will be someone whose face will be familiar to many of you. Well, there she is! The ‘guilty mum’ herself from the ABC’s hilarious consumer affairs show: The Checkout. Her real name is Kate Browne and other than being a ‘guilty mum’ […]
Best places to buy bikes online in Australia
Do you own a pair of bicycles? If so, do you ride them often? Do you ever ride your bike to work? We all know that riding a bike has tremendous health benefits but you could also save a lot of time and nerves while also getting a workout without spending a cent If you […]
Why are we aussies paying more than anyone else?
Let’s face it: We all know deep down that we are being fleeced! Australians are paying more than anyone in the developed world on goods and services. Any Australian who has been to the US recently is always shocked to find out how much things are cheaper there compared to what we pay here at […]
Keep your wallet happy
This guest post will add to the personal finance theme of the previous instalment of our Saving Ninjas series (make sure you go and read it in full if you haven’t yet. The tips there are literally worth their weight in gold!). It is brought to you by Michelle Hutchison, the money expert of Finder.com.au, one of Australia’s biggest online comparison networks. […]