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Chewy2221 commented on Aged Care Nightmare - Goodbye Inheritance
You really need to get an independent assessment of your options. A free service offered by Centrelink is called the Financial Information…
Chewy2221 commented on BYD Dolphin vs Nissan Leaf
V2G was supposed to be ubiquitous by now, according to our Federal government's pronouncements prior to the last election. I'm keeping my…
Chewy2221 commented on Aged Care Nightmare - Goodbye Inheritance
There is a lot of information & support out there - but it is very confusing for a newcomer. A search for "carer helpline " or "carer…
Chewy2221 commented on Aged Care Nightmare - Goodbye Inheritance
Make an appointment with Centrelink's financial information service. They are very good at cutting through the maze of services & providing…
Chewy2221 commented on Received a Request from The REA That The Tenants Wanted a Loose Oyster Light Fixed
Sounds like it may just need some slightly longer screws. Should be a quick DIY fix. I'm sure that the re agent has a handyman on speed…
Follow the money. There is an old RE adage that you should invest where governments are investing in infrastructure etc- this generates…
Chewy2221 commented on Qantas Hit by “Significant” Cyber Attack
I'm sure that Albo & co will give Qantas a stern talking to while enjoying the hospitality in the chairman's lounge. I'm surprised that…
Chewy2221 commented on How Much Do You Pay for a Cleaner?
Having strangers in your house is always a difficult conundrum. I'm amazed that you can get someone to do cleaning work for small amount…
Chewy2221 commented on Cancelling a Middle East Route Flight
Not a great situation but I doubt that the airline will give you a refund unless they cancel the flight. Airlines take the threat of…
Chewy2221 commented on Is This Solar Battery Quote a Good Deal?
We installed (cheap) solar PV in 2010 & the installer has subsequently gone out of business. Despite this, the system has performed…
Chewy2221 commented on PHEV or EV SUV under $50K
V2G ( vehicle to grid) may change the economics of EV ownership . The large EV battery is used to power the home during peak (expensive)…
Chewy2221 commented on Mattress Shopping Advice Needed
We were contemplating the purchase of a new mattress - old mattress was getting a bit hard. We opted to buy a mattress topper instead . A…
Golden rule - competition is the consumer's friend. Undoubtedly this type of price disparity has been standard practise for lots of…
Chewy2221 commented on Faking Scam Emails/Texts
Clearly they are not handling the smart phone/internet environment. Have you thought of providing them with a "dumb phone" - calls & text…
Chewy2221 commented on TripADeal - 2 for 1 Warriors of China for $2999
We had friends who did a similar trip. We were considering it as well but were put off by the toilet issues. In parts of China, the toilet…
Chewy2221 commented on Wish to Relocate to USA. Any Suggestions?
As with lots of things in life, there is no perfect answer to your questions. When military forces are planning an operation, they always…
Chewy2221 commented on Someone Please Explain Age Pension
Centrelink's Financial Information Service is free service which will answer most, if not all of your questions. They will provide you with…
Chewy2221 commented on Is It Worth Getting Solar in 2025?
Every person's situation is different - so you will need to do your own calculations. I'm waiting for vehicle to grid (V2G) to become…
Chewy2221 commented on Tango Energy Not Sending Monthly Bills
Do they have an app? Most of my interaction with my energy supplier is via their app. It contains previous bills, usage and projected…
Chewy2221 commented on Cheapest House Insurance in NSW
I live on elevated land where my flood risk is essentially zero. I chose an insurer which specifically does not cover flood ( significantly…
Chewy2221 commented on Novated Lease Vs Buying Outright
I'm not sure if "vehicle to grid" V2G is available in your area, but this would change the economics considerably. The EV powers the house…
Chewy2221 commented on Harvey Norman Chair Gerry Harvey Calls for Inquiry into Ultra-Cheap Retailers Shein, Temu
The Chinese think that it is perfectly ok for prison inmates to do a lot of the mundane work which supports the ( zero labour cost) model…
Chewy2221 commented on TRS from Sydney - How Does It Work?
Do your "paperwork" prior to travel. TRS has 2 queues - one for travelers who are submitting a paper claim & one for travelers who are…
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Chewy2221 commented on Risks Assessment - Providing Medicare Details over The Phone to Activate SIM with Optus
I would suspect that someone's rear end got kicked over the previous Optus hack. I would tend to think that they have learnt a lot, so…
Chewy2221 commented on Lawn Mower - Any Recommendations?
Maybe I'm just getting old but it seemed to take me ages ( and wear me out) just getting the petrol mower started. Battery mower for me.
Chewy2221 commented on When Will There Be Affordable Housing?
2 of my relatives have gone into nursing homes during the past 10 years. The house that they vacated just sat empty until the person died.…
Chewy2221 commented on How Much Super Do You Need?
During my employment, I worked with lots of retirees, mostly pensioners, but some self funded retirees. There was a common theme. Those who…
I was listening to an investment guru recently. He indicated that large amounts of US debt will need to be "rolled over" in the second half…
Chewy2221 commented on Coles Milk Going off Well before Expiry
In another century, I was a milk retailer. The "use by" date is a warranty from the dairy company that the milk will be usable up to and…
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