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Could holidays on plastic end up being just “plastic holidays”?

For the past few weeks our family has been enjoying the planning of our annual holiday (sort of). We work long hours and are busy with th...

Does the Aussie dollar value affect you?

You might think that only importers and exporters pay attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate aff...

Traps to avoid in retirement #3 - Leaving it too late to achieve your goals

Most of us had retirement dreams, and couldn’t wait to finish work. So once retired, why haven’t we started ticking items off the bucket ...

Travelling overseas..? Here's 8 handy tips for you

Of course the aim is to travel with confidence and wonder, not fear.

Travel tips for Venice to Istanbul

For most people their travels will be a safe and wonderful experience, but things can go wrong. While you can’t control everything, a little

The magic of the European Christmas Markets

Ever dreamed of a white Christmas? While there’s something so very Australian about a sweltering southern-hemisphere celebration, the lure o

Paying for the holiday after the fun is over

Happy holiday memories vanish into thin air. Unfortunately there are no magic ways to wipe out debts - it just takes discipline.

Save money while you travel

You don’t want to miss great opportunities while you’re away but then again you don’t want to face a mammoth credit card bill upon your retu

You CAN afford a holiday!

With these money-saving tips, the most expensive thing you’ll do for your next overseas trip is renew your passport!

Taking your credit card on holiday

Credit cards are part of our everyday lives, but as much as these bits of plastic can make our lives easier, they can also cause a lot of gr

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