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How much do you pay for gym? What's the Max you would pay?

How much do you pay for gym? Whats the Max you would pay? Although I prefer to play sport ie Soccer I find in my post university years I have no time to commit to training matches etc. Currently a …

Citibank Australia

Citibank Plus Travel Card Countries

Hi guys, Im heading to Europe in a few months on the citi bank plus website it only shows a handful of currency. Whilst im heading to the world cup i am hoping it works in Russia ill also be …

poll Does The Real Estate Industry Need to Be Better Regulated?

Does Real Estate industry needs to be better regulated? I think anyone who has had anything to do with Real Estate Agents would say they are a pack of shifty, lying and manipulative individuals …

Best VPN

Alright guys for my 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. bypass has stopped working im not sure if others are having the same issue but its time for a proper VPN. So open to come suggestions i got a free one but it …

How Much Commission Should I Be Paying on Sale of $400K Unit

I'm looking at selling my Unit for around the $400k mark give or take $10k agents quoting me 2% but was willing to drop to 1.7% most people I talk to say I should be going for 1.5%? I also have …

World Cup Russia Visas?

So heading over to Europe next year for my honey moon and have convinced(ing) the wife to stop in Russia to catch a game (regardless if the Socceroos make it) at the world cup. Russia has strict …

Free Sennheiser Headphones with Herald Sun 12 Months Subscription

Saw this in the paperthis morning might be worth getting on it if you need some head phones they say the RRP is $329.95 but that's probably BS but worth a post so here it is :)

Your Top 5 Movies

Due to the popularity of top 5 Games i thought i'd do my other great passion in life movies Simple as it gets top 5 in order you welcome to explain why you loved them like people in the video …

Top 5 Games You Have Ever Played

Simple as it gets top 5 you have ever played - Harder then i thought Baldur's Gate 2 Shadows of Amn War Craft 3 ROC/TFT (Including original Dota via battle net) Red Alert 1 Kingdom Hearts 1 …

Bad Tenants HELP!

So 7 weeks ago i rented my Unit out to a young couple (Expecting a baby) via and agent. They basically paid a bond and paid up front, they have no paid their rent for this month and are 10 days …

Calling All Premier League Fans

Alright so as we all know last year foxtel lost the EPL rights to optus. I refuse to pay 15$ a month for just the EPL i sign on to the 12-month contract when optus had free EPL for all new contracts …

Snow Trip Melbourne Advice

So been to all three Falls, Bulla and Hotham (my personal favorite). I've always gone with the boys and always stay on the mountain it has always been alright due to the number of us …

Property Manager Vs DIY

A whilst ago i posted this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/299327 Now time has gone by and im posing a new question what are the point of property managers and are they worth there fees? I ended …

Things That Aren't Value for Money!

Ozbargin is full of deals, bargains and great advice! But recently hitting the wise old age of 27 I look back at some of the times I've been ripped off or 'almost' ripped off and …

Do I sack the Property Manager?

Hi guys back again with more dramas in my life! So i have recently purchased a investment property(settlement is the end of April) in which the current tenants have been there for 8 years in which …

Kogan

Warning: Problems with Repair of Grey Import Samsung S7 Edge from Kogan

Hi Everyone, Thought I'd post this to give people a general warning. To not let what has happen to me happen to them. Before I start I mean no offence to anyone who has had a good experience …

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Screen Repair

Dropped my phone and cracked my screen FML right? I tried to get my warranty to cover it but unfortunately the people at Kogan has explained they do not cover user damage - which i was expecting but …

What Happens When You Are No Longer a Owner Occupier

Hi all living in my place now for almost 3-years planning on moving out with the girlfriend and renting out my property probably later this year. Currently get the owner occupier rate but if i move …

poll Whats a Good Job/Salary?

In recent years housing affordability questions have been met by politicians saying the first thing people need to do is "get a good job" implying that people of the next generation need to …

Fiji holiday

Hi guys, Im heading to fiji in a May months for a bit over a week any major suggestions for things i should do? Im into outdoor stuff scuba diving, hiking etc and good food so if anyone has been …

Bike Rack for Towbar

I got a Honda Civic VTI 2016 with a Towbar looking at getting a bike rack that mounts on to the ball of the Towbar I know there are a few around. I don't have roof racks and not too keen on …

Car Insurance Who to Go with under 30

I have just purchased an ex-demo Civic and for the 1st time im getting insurance not licked to my parents? Previously i was with Coles but because im 26 they want to charge me like $1500 for full …

Novated Lease Anyone Done It?

I took my car to get serviced on Friday and have been told my power steering needs an over haul or some junk and something wrong with my transmission etc - long story short it will cost 2k to fix on …

50 High Paid Profession in Aus - Are You on The List?

50 top paying profession for both men and women. Nothing annoys me more then seeing politicians being up there they do a shocking job steal every $ they can and entitle themselves to tax payers …

Biggest Wins and Biggest Losses

Plenty of people on Ozbargin and im sure a number of you guys are investors, gamblers etc So weather it be great moments of financial success or failure examples FOREX, Shares, Managed funds, …

Westpac

Westpac Increasing Interest Rates on home loan

Westpac is increasing its interest rate by 60pts whilst ING and Ubank are increasing by 10pts Record low interest rates are about to end? Do you think most lenders will follow? As a side note: …