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Surprised nobody mentioned the huge tax savings in retirement. $70k after tax requires much less income when retired than a worker.

You can exchange equity for a big pile of cash.

Best advice is not to buy older German cars unless you are a hobbyist able to do your own work, or you have a trusted mechanic with access…

Velcro?

From buying drugs.

You will need to tell us your phone model and it's capabilities to take a second Sim or esim.

Good example. I buy a new phone every 4 years. I buy used ex-lease laptops because the savings are very substantial. I bought a new TV but…

I’d also say there are “car people” who want a nice car, and will get the nicest they can afford, and there are people who just want…

Why buy new? - choice of options, color, trim. - full warranty - assurance it hasn’t been flogged or mistreated - removes risk of…

Some impressive leases there, my share of one apartment was $90 a week. That was a while ago.

So much for the tolerant left.

There are plenty of terraces on 150m2 lots that are nice places to live. I like my 970m2 block, but I’ve also liked living in terraces,…

Hard to believe the supermarkets weren't completely honest, but I am beginning to think they might not be prioritising my interests!

FWIW, I think Coles is Baida and Woolies is ING for fresh poultry. I also think Woolies is more flavoursome, but both are bad if they re…

Probably the most quantifiable benefit the ACCC have ever delivered. Good work.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/bell-end/

Expert reply. Of course, my ignorant but well balanced reply here with a wider view of the big picture is the correct one.

How did it die? Is there a break in the wires in the slab? I think it is great heating, but worry it might be impossible to fix a problem.

I’m travelling so wanted to have access to shows/movies. I found I had subscriptions/legal access to nearly everything I needed, but…

I don't need a share portfolio or Forex account to live, but I do need a house. All moves to discourage investment in housing should be…

Why?

Why don't you just add your bank's SWIFT code? You probably shouldn't sign up for international financial accounts if your only source of…

It seems the Greens are having a crack at getting extra populist votes. I think this is short sighted, and they should stick with a high…

I agree with what you have written. I don’t think the Senator’s suggestion is a good example.

I'm sure there are apartments in St Kilda or Parramatta that will be substantially negative geared. It's a great way to pay less tax by…

Some workers aren't in the right role, but as you know, the purpose of a PIP is to try and improve performance rather than to red tape a…

Yeah, my work probably doesn’t lend itself to a day or two a week. And when I have enough super to not need to work, I dare say I would…

Ssh. We don't mention OzBargain Centurion.