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$470,000 in Cash. Pros and Cons of My Two Options?

I have $470,000 in cash and have been dreaming of purchasing a ~$750,000 house in a great school zone and renting it out while I continue to live in a modest rented apartment. I planned to renovate …

Cheapest place to get GoPro remote?

Is Ted's Cameras the only place that sells GoPro remotes? Any suggestions on where to get the cheapest remote would be greatly appreciated.

GoPro Hero 5 - SD card, pole, tripod, remote control and portable charger recommendations and deals. HELP

I'm about to purchase my first GoPro and would like to get an additional SD Card, LIGHT pole, tripod, remote control and portable charger. Any recommendations would be greatly …

How to Split $400K between ME, ING and RAMS Saving Accounts?

I have $400,000 that I would like to deposit into high interest savings accounts. I intend on purchasing a house in the near future (within the next 12 months) so will need to access the money then. …

Shower filters - thoughts and recommendations

I currently have a cheap shower rose like this one http://www.bunnings.com.au/brasshards-wels-3-star-all-direct... and would like to replace it with something like this …

Where to buy authentic Birkenstocks?

I'd love recommendations on where to buy Birkenstock sandals without having to have RRP.

Has anyone been able to successfully add weather iCal to their calendar?

I'd love to be able to subscribe to a weather iCal so that the coming up week is already pre populated in my calendar. Is this possible?

amaysim

How to apply 2 x $44.90 vouchers towards a 10GB data pack?

I bought a couple of $44.90 Amaysim vouchers when they were on sale, and would like to apply gem towards a 10gb data pack. Is this possible? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Parking Mode Dash Cams

I am after a reasonably priced, decent quality and not too bulky dash cam with parking mode. If anyone is able to recommend one, I'd love to hear your suggestions!

Motor Insurance - $1,000 Excess. Investing in a Dash Cam

I have recently been involved in two incidents. Both very small and in car parks. I wasn't at fault neither times, and luckily even though the second time I wasn't in the car, the person …

Hot Water Bill for 1 Person. $130 for Previous Quarter (86 Days)

I just received my Hot Water bill. It's $130 (inc supply charge of $48). I live by myself, in a block of 8 units, and shower once a day. I don't use the washing machine on a Hot …

Flights within Spain. Cost of checked in luggage?

I am finding it difficult to work out the exact cost of flights within Spain on both skyscanner and expedia, as they don't include the checked in luggage fee. Are there any airlines that travel …

Expedia Australia

Your Experience Booking Direct with Expedia and Lastminute

I am considering booking flights to Europe through expedia or lastminute. Has anyone had any experience booking direct through these websites? What were your experiences like? Or should I book …

What's the best rotary electric shaver, and where to get it from?

I am after a rotary electric razor, and am wondering what is the best value for money, and where is the best place to get it from?

Where to Buy Inexpensive Body Pump Equipment?

I am after an inexpensive set of weights, a bar, and a bench. Any recommendations on the cheapest place to get these? I am in Adelaide

What's the best electric shaver, and where to get it from?

I am after an electric shaver for the face. It will be used by a very hairy man. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Claiming Out of Pocket Medical Expenses

My out of pocket medical expenses in 2014/2014 were greater than $2,000. I did not claim any out of pocket expenses in the previous financial year. Am I entitled to claim my out of pocket …

Top loader washing machine is filling up with water, when switched off.

I recently bought a second hand top loader washing machine. After the first time I used it I noticed it was dripping water. Not outside the washing machine, but instead from the inlet hose end, if …

Ideas on where to go for 2 weeks around new year. And cost of flights?

I would like to go away during the new year for a maximum of two weeks, around 25 December and 4 January. Any recommendations for destinations as well as the cost of flights during such a peak …

Help me plan my next Euro trip

I just got back from Europe and would like to start planning for my next trip. It will be between 4 and 6 weeks long, 8 weeks at the most. I would love to spend a week in each of the following …

Billion 7700N Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router - good enough for Netflix on Dodo unlimited plan?

I need to buy a modem, and don't want to spend too much. I am considering this one: http://www.msy.com.au/peripherals/5834-billion-7700n-wireles... Will this be sufficient for internet …

Will an Australian Hair Dryer Work in UK and Europe? (Didn't Work in The US)

My hair dryer didn't work at it's full capacity in the US, and I am worried it won't work in the UK or Europe. Is there a valid reason as to why it didn't work in the US? Is it …

Can I Bring Dried Mushrooms, Truffle Flakes or Hard Cheese Back to Australia?

Providing that I declare it all, are sealed packets of truffle flakes, dried mushrooms or hard cheese allowed to be brought to Australia?

amaysim

Activating International Roaming with Amaysim

I am going to Europe for 4 weeks and will be visiting 4 different countries. Instead of getting a sim card in each country I decided to activate international roaming just in case I get lost and need …

Travel Adaptors - Cheapest Place to Buy?

Does anyone know how much travel adaptors are going for at the Adelaide airport? Am I better off getting them (UK and Europe) at Dick Smith or at the airport?

Gifts to bring back from Europe for FOODIE Friends?

I will be visiting Europe (London, Paris, Nice, and the majour cities Italy and Greece). I am just wondering what are some of the gifts that foodies would appreciate?

Booking Accommodation 3 Months Earlier Is Costing Me an Extra GBP 30

I am off to London in less than 2 weeks and booked my 6 night hostel accommodation in YHA London Central mid February… I just did a quote on their website and the total is coming in 30 pounds …

iCloud

Is It Possible to Clear My iCloud?

I ran out of storage space on my iCloud ages ago, but am heading overseas soon and the likelihood of my phone being stolen is high, so I would like to delete my current iCloud backed up data and …

Trying to Decide Internet Provider. NetComm NB604N Modem or $0 Connection Fee?

I am trying to decide between Internode and Dodo $60 plans. Internode offers a free NetComm NB604N modem, with $79 connection fee (on a 24 month plan). Dodo offers a $0 connection fee, but no free …

What's Your Favourite Balsamic Vinegar Brand?

I don't really use vinegar and only ever buy the white, cheap homebrand one and use it for cleaning… I found a recipe and it calls for Balsamic Vinegar. I'd love to hear your …

Where to Buy Cushy Insoles & No Show Socks to Keep My Feet Nice and Comfy While Travelling in Converse Shoes?

I will be traveling around Europe in about a month or so and will be wearing Converse shoes most of the time. I will be doing a lot of walking so would like to make them as comfy as possible. Can …

Train Travel around Europe. What to Book Well in Advance?

I just purchased my Paris to Nice train ticket and am just wondering what other destinations are well worth booking in advance. I am heading to Europe in 4 weeks… I was originally hoping to …

Naked Broadband Deals End of Financial Year?

Do ISPs normally offer better deals at the end of the financial year? I am hoping for a waived set up fee or something along those lines…

Marseille, Saint-Tropez, Nice, Monaco and Milan in 4 Days

I was originally going to go from Paris straight to Nice and spend a few days there, but now I am thinking of stopping over in Marseille, then making my way to Monaco via Saint-Tropez and Nice. Also, …

Glass Jugs to Go with Brita Maxtra Water Filter

My tap water doesn't taste that great so I would like to start using water filters. Any recommendation for reasonably priced glass jugs to go with Brita maxtra water filter?

Please Share Your Favourite Dahl Recipes

I used to make a killer tomato based dahl, but can no longer remember or find the recipe, so I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your favourite dahl recpies :)

Asian Greens - How to Cook Them? Clean Eating Recipes?

I've decided to make an effort and incorporate Asian greens in my diet. Any ideas on delicious and healthy ways to dress them up? I'd prefer to stay away from soy and oyster sauces if at …

iPhone calendar event doesn't always give me a Time Zone option

I will be going overseas next month and have been entering all my plans into the iPhone/iPad calendar. Sometimes it will give me a Time Zone option, and other times NOT. What is going on and what am …

HDMI Cable. Does The Price Matter? Where to Buy?

I am after a HDMI cable to connect the blu ray player to tv. What's the cheapest place to get this and does the quality matter?

Not Happy with Picture Quality of My New Sony KDL50W700B TV. What to Do?

I picked up my Sony KDL50W700B over the weekend and am not impressed with the picture quality. The picture doesn't look crips, and a lot of the shows look pixelated. Could this be to do with my …

What's The Best Garlic Press?

Any suggestions for a not-too-expensive but durable and easy to clean garlic press would be greatly recommended :)

Sony BDPS1200 Vs BDPS3200 Blu-Ray Player

I just bought a SONY 50" (127cm) Full HD Smart LED TV KDL50W700B (http://www.dicksmith.com.au/tvs/sony-50-127cm-full-high-defi...) and am wondering which blu ray player to buy. Naturally, …

Platinum jewelry. Sell or Hold on to It?

If you had a platinum piece of jewelry, would you sell it or hold on to it? Does the price of platinum increase or is it pretty stationary?

Which one of these TVs would you buy?

I am after a new TV and am looking to spend around $1,000. If you had to choose one of the following, which one would it be? http://www.dicksmith.com.au/tv-video/tvs?dir=asc&mpr=1&order...

What's Your Favourite Brand of Honey?

I am after some good stuff :P If anyone is able to recommend their fav brand of honey I would greatly appreciate it.

Where to Buy Inexpensive Wall Art?

Any ideas on where to buy inexpensive canvas/prints/wall art would be greatly appreciated. I've already had a look at Target, Kmart, Big w and Spotlight…

Adhesive Picture Hanging Strips - Where to Buy Cheaply?

I am after some Adhesive Picture Hanging Strips for hanging artwork. Are there cheaper but just as good alternatives as 3M? If so, what are they? And if not, what's the cheapest place to source …

Exetel

100GB ADSL2+ & phone line for $40. Is this a great deal?

I am considering getting extel's $40 deal. Is anyone with them and uses Netflix? What's their "speed" like? Are there better bundles out there?

Easy to Use, Inexpensive Spiral Cutter

If anyone can recommend a good but inexpensive spiral cutter I would love to hear from you :)

What's The Most Versatile Grater?

I'm looking to buy a decent grater. I don't want to buy separate ones for lemons, limes and oranges LOL I am after a versatile one that I can use to grate things like ginger, garlic as …