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> This is the 3rd RBA rate cut this year and uBank has reduced thier rates 3 times accordingly. So NO OP. uBank is NOT double dipping. As…
20/08/2025 - 22:06
It's a little over 300 words and would take most people around a minute to read. If that's your definition of a "long post", that says more…
19/08/2025 - 17:10
Cashrewards removed their $10 minimum withdrawal limit not too long ago (may have something to do with competition from TopCashback, who…
19/08/2025 - 17:03
They cut again today for August after already cutting in July. No notice at all, just an email saying this 2nd cut is effective from today.…
19/08/2025 - 12:54
They've just increased the data on their 2 mid range plans by 20%. Interesting.
04/08/2025 - 14:24
A range extender EV is one where only the electric motor is allowed to drive the wheels. The fossil fuel part is only allowed to recharge…
03/08/2025 - 15:28
@the.piemaker @TurnipHead Yes, there is a generic catch all gift card for supermarkets called [Supermarket…
02/08/2025 - 23:41
Yeah, for that much driving, a PHEV is probably best. You can still plug in at home and charge the battery (which is obviously smaller than…
02/08/2025 - 23:20
4.5% up to $500k with a $20 monthly deposit and 5 transactions. Same interest rate as Macquarie, but with more hassle and a lower cap.…
01/08/2025 - 18:39
I think this is the most prudent approach. The RBA is almost universally expected to cut rates at the August meeting after choosing to skip…
01/08/2025 - 15:47
I know, but I've seen a lot of people complaining about how they were duped because they deposited directly into the savings account under…
27/07/2025 - 18:37
Lots of people should do some things, beyond just reading fine print, but they don't. Hence why I made that comment. There will still be…
27/07/2025 - 13:16
That's interesting that they're releasing the Power variant of the G86 in Australia. The base G86 has a more standard sized battery (5.2…
24/07/2025 - 22:06
Should be noted that the $2k deposit must be made into the transaction account. Depositing directly into the savings account will not…
24/07/2025 - 02:21
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19/07/2025 - 13:01
I feel sorry for anyone who believes a bank holding your own money hostage in any way is acceptable. The entire point of saving is to…
17/07/2025 - 14:10
One thing I haven't mentioned is usability and ease of access. I.e. how are the mobile apps, whether they are mobile only and the desktop…
15/07/2025 - 21:51
At the moment, there are 3 obvious choices for people who liked ubank's low hoop approach. [ME Bank's…
15/07/2025 - 15:13
[Kogan First] Travel Laptop Backpack with USB Port $15.99 Delivered @ Kogan
$16 with free shipping for a large backpack with support for a USB power bank, a separate shoe compartment and designed within airport…
08/07/2025 - 14:05
$0.10 Cashback for Checking-in Daily to Amazon AU (up to 7 Claims Per Account, Max 50,000 Rewards) @ ShopBack App
10 cents for checking in with Amazon on the ShopBack mobile app and browsing for 20 seconds. It's in the Earn More tab (2nd from right on…
08/07/2025 - 01:14
If there are people who don't trust ShopBack, but do trust TopCashback a bit more, you could use their highest cashback guarantee to beat…
05/07/2025 - 02:04
$0.05 - $0.50 Cashback for Uploading Recent Shopping Receipt from Eligible Store @ ShopBack App
Check the Earn More section of the ShopBack app. Anywhere between 5 and 50 cents for giving ShopBack some of your shopping data from the…
05/07/2025 - 00:01
$0.10 Bonus Cashback with Check-in to Vodafone for 30 Seconds @ ShopBack via App
Vodafone promotion to drive extra traffic to their website. You get 10 cents for browsing the Vodafone website via the ShopBack app for 30…
04/07/2025 - 00:28
[Kogan First] Rechargeable Cordless Hair Clipper Kit $9.99 Delivered @ Kogan
If you're not picky about your hair style and just want a generic hair clipper kit to save money on more expensive hair clipping solutions…
27/06/2025 - 01:22
You're happy with a 4.75% account that requires you to deposit $1k and 5 card transactions per month, as opposed to ubank offering 4.85%…
19/06/2025 - 17:51
Yikes. So for anyone over the age of 35, there is zero incentive to go with BoQ over ubank. Mobile only account access, a lower interest…
19/06/2025 - 14:34
Most children's computer setups will probably be on the smaller side with their faces closer to the screen, so 27 inches and the low PPI…
18/06/2025 - 22:08
[Kogan First] Kogan 27" Full HD (1920 x 1080) 200Hz 1ms IPS Frameless FreeSync Gaming Monitor $149 + Delivery @ Kogan
Upsides: 200Hz, IPS panel, Cheap. Caveats: The PPI of 1080p at 27 inches is considered by most to be poor (81). Like most Kogan monitors,…
18/06/2025 - 20:59
From under "Plan Information & Terms". > ~Kogan Mobile’s Extra Large 365 Day Offer is valid for new and existing Kogan Mobile customers.
16/06/2025 - 18:15
I got a pop up on opening the app, but tapped out of it accidentally and now I can't find any trace of the offer anywhere in the app. I…
16/06/2025 - 14:20
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