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Nila Sweeney – Page 4

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Supermarket price war will save you a measly $6

Much has been made of the price war between the two supermarkets giants, Coles and Woolworths. New specials are advertised daily and promises made about prices being slashed, but the overall saving on your weekly shopping bill is probably less than $10.

19 Mar, 2012

Is now the right time to buy shares?

Some commentators are urging investors to get back into the share market and other growth assets before the next big bull run. But are their calls a bit premature?

19 Mar, 2012

5 reasons why your travel insurer won’t pay up

Be aware of these common exclusions from travel cover before forking out for it – you might be better off just being more careful when you go on your next holiday.

19 Mar, 2012

Forex: How to make 50% returns

An estimated $3trn in daily trades makes forex the largest market in the world. You can buy and sell currencies 24 hours a day and seven days a week, but how do you get started?

19 Mar, 2012

Insurers find better ways to help disaster victims

If you’ve suffered losses as a result of the recent floods, at least one insurance company is claiming it can help you get back on your feet faster.

19 Mar, 2012

Why put up with a dinosaur bank account?

If you’re still paying bank fees, you’ve got the wrong account. More bank accounts are claiming to be totally fee-free and some of them are excellent, low-cost alternatives for day-to-day banking. So why not switch?

16 Mar, 2012

Beware banks pushing your credit limit before 1 July

Your bank may well be trying to push you into accepting a higher credit limit before new national laws come into effect on 1 July. Here’s how not to get caught out.

16 Mar, 2012

Bank computer glitches: they do happen, so protect yourself now

The ATM and electronic payment systems of our big banks have crashed as many as nine times in the past two years, leaving people stranded without cash and with no explanation. Fortunately the banks are now being called to account for these meltdowns.

16 Mar, 2012

Shrink your power bills by $5,000 each year

Battle the bills and help the environment by following six simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint.

16 Mar, 2012

Store credit cards: Is a $100 gift card worth a $20,000 debt?

Look at the ads and you’ll think that by having a store credit card – the Woolworths Everyday Money MasterCard, for example – you get lots of free stuff. The truth, though, is that they’re very poor value for most customers.

16 Mar, 2012

Best ways to boost your property investing clout

Tired of not being able to afford the investment property you want? YMM investigates the best ways to secure a great loan that will give you the ‘leg up’ you need.

14 Mar, 2012

A new way to get regular investment income

Some brand new investments just listed on the Australian Stock Exchange may give you a great regular income stream. But make sure you know exactly what you are buying into.

14 Mar, 2012

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