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iPhone Upgrade Recommendation from iPhone 6 Plus

Time to upgrade my iPhone 6 plus. I want a lightweight phone with large screen and not too expensive. Around $600-$800. Suggestions please.

Problems with Using Chromecast at Another Location

I have been able to successfully connect Chromecast at home, but am having trouble using it elsewhere. I have reset the Chromecast. It connects ok, but it won’t work. Any suggestions?

Lodgement of Complaint about a Lawyer

Has anyone had success with a complaint regarding a lawyer lodged with the Victorian Legal Board and Commissioner?

Superannuation Balance Falling

My superannuation is in a balanced account and falling. Is is a good time to move it to a conservative account?

qsupercentre.com.au

QSuper Lifetime pension

Does anyone have experience with this new type of superannuation product and any pros or cons?

Best Super Fund for Retirees

Currently, I use a financial advisor for my superannuation, but want to avoid his fees and move my funds to another balanced fund. I have around $400000 currently invested and am a retiring 65 yo. …

OzBargain Comments Not Showing in My iPad?

When I hit on a general discussion topic link from my email, it opens on the topic page but without me being able to see other people’s comments. How do I change this? It only happens on my …

No notifications to email address

I no longer get emails from Ozbargain to my email address. Does anyone know why not?

Travel Insurance Claim

Hi, Has anyone had a successful travel insurance claim due to not being able to travel due to illness? Does the doctor have to state what illness and diagnosis or just give a medical certificate?

Cheap but Good Funeral Director in Melbourne

I'm Looking to prepay a funeral for my husband and myself. Any recommendations for a "no ripoff" funeral director in Melbourne.

Age Pension Solutions

Has anyone else had experiences with Age Pension Solutions? I am one unhappy customer. Tried ringing the office and it had a message saying to try back in 15 minutes which I did many times over the …

Spending Money Overseas

Am going on a month cruise with multiple destinations. What is the best card to have for for changing money.

Experiences with Estate Agents with Private Sales of Houses

I was told if I signed a contract for "X" amount of dollars, a house for sale would be mine. I paid $1000 and signed the contract for the "X" amount. However, instead of …

Woolworths

Woolworths Sneaky Charges

Buyers beware. If you take up woolworths offer of free home delivery for over $300 spend, you might get charged $20 additionally if your order weighs more than 150k. No incentive to be a loyal …

Red light camera fine

My husband has received a fine for going through a red light 59.3 seconds after it turned red at a busy intersection. One can travel nearly 1k in that time, so it would be ridiculous to even think …

Kogan

Kogan mobile phones - any experience?

Anyone had good or bad experiences with Kogan?. I am wanting to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active 4G LTE i9295 from them.

Australia Post

Australia Post lost my iPhone

Sent an iphone via registered post to a PO Box address. It was tracked to the PO awaiting pick up but then deemed lost. $100 has been sent as compensation for a $500 that cannot be found at the …

Polished Floorboards

Have removed all carpet from my house and am going to sand and polish pine floorboards. Now whether to use high gloss or matt? Have been told the latest fashion is matt. Pros and cons, thanks

Tile/laminate paint

Has anyone used tile/laminate paint to renew their kitchen/bathroom? Successful? Pros and cons, thanks

Carpet or floor boards?

I am needing to re-place carpet in my whole house. Want advice on carpet vs polished floor boards from anyone who has had both. Which is preferable? Your thoughts, thanks

Yatango

Kogan to Yatango

Has anyone taken up the option from Kogan to port over to Yatango. If so, have you had a long delay with the porting? I have been waiting nearly 2 weeks!

PayPal

Receiving Money through PayPal

Has anyone had any experience in receiving a personal payment through paypal (no fees payable) as a payment for example a loan? Could this be a way to be scammed or is it perfectly safe?

Cudo

Cudo Deal - BMS Creations House Clean - invasion of privacy by filming interior of house

Interested to know if anyone else has used the Cudo voucher for a BMS Creations House Clean.