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Athena/Tictoc vs broker for casual hospitality worker

Online lender (lower rate) vs mortgage broker (higher rate but potentially better placed to secure approval due to covid affected/casual income) First home buyers who are looking to buy with a 20% …

Buying a house regionally: PPOR vs Investment loan

We are first home buyers looking at purchasing a house, and like many others are considering a move to a regional town. If we can snap ourselves out of our analysis paralysis, we'd like to buy …

poll Rear Ended for Second Time before Damage from First Was Fixed

Hi all, Someone reversed into the back of my car in a carpark a couple of weeks ago while on holidays. Luckily I was close by, heard it happen and went back to my car to exchange details with the …

Which Professional to Speak to for Advice?

Not looking for financial advice, rather advice on who the right professionals to speak with regarding the below scenario are: Couple (73 and 74) who need to get their finances and wills in order. …

Who's Liable? Car Damaged by Falling Garage Door in Apartment Block

Interested in thoughts on the below situation, if anyone has any insights. Apartment block garage door has history of being temperamental. Incident occurred when one night it would not open when a …

BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing

BCF Gift Cards - Website Not Allowing More than One Gift Card

I'm worried I may have tried too hard to snag a bargain and have stuffed up. Looking to buy a Weber Baby Q + accessories. BCF have a 20% off sale on this weekend. Bought $350 worth of gift …

US / Central America Travel Adaptor - 2 Pin

Leaving for US/Central America on Sunday. Does anyone know of Australian online retailer or bricks and mortar store where I can buy a travel adaptor - 3 pin australian to 2 pin US (flat vertical …

Laptop for work - Video editing/graphic design

Hi – Hoping for some help with guiding my employer in a new laptop purchase. I will be going overseas for ~6months to El Salvador, Central America. I’m taking leave from my job but have made …

Long Term Travel Insurance (6mths) - Budget Direct Vs TID

Hi all, Myself, husband and 2yo daughter will be travelling to El Salvador via USA for ~6mths Nov 17 -April 18. My husband is from El Salvador and I have lived there before, so we are familiar with …

Telstra Cable + Home phone bundle - Can I add an ADSL connection?

Hi all - My family (husband + 2yo) have moved in with my parents for 3months before we head overseas for 5 months. At the moment, my folks have a Telstra cable + home phone bundle - 25GB / $60mth …