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First Home Buyer Question VIC / FHSSS

Hi all, I'm currently saving via the FHSSS, ~$25,000 saved via it (pre 15% tax when I pull it) over 5 years so far, currently putting $700/month towards it. I live in Victoria; 1st home buyer …

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Rotating Meal Boxes, HelloFresh/Everyplate

Hi, I've recently tried a couple of Free boxes from both Everyplate (EP) and HelloFresh (HF). They were good and enjoyed them. Each came with some free boxes so I tried to set up alt accounts …

Snow Day / Mt Buller with Kids

Hi All, Looking for tips and insight into a budget friendly trip I want to plan for July 2024 with myself and my 2x kids (age 6&9). We've never been to the snow, live in central Victoria …

Power Bank with Solar - Camping

Hi Guys, Looking at a Portable Power Bank to take camping, that is rechargeable with solar. Budget: $150 ~ Size: 40,000mAh - 60,000mAh, ideally, 2-3x iPad charges, 4-5x phone charges (iPhone …

Dual Dash Camera - that’s also Reverse Camera

Hi Guys, Looking at getting a dash Dual dash camera for a newer car I’m getting that only has parking sensors. Ideally 2-4K camera with front and rear, typical dash camera bells and whistles with …

Headphones, over the ear Bluetooth budget ~$150

Hi there, Looking at getting my partner some over the ear headphones for the gym for chrissy. she isn't a fan off in ear style earbuds/headphones, more the earmuff style. Preferably something …

Residential School Tips

Hey, Looking for res school tips! Started doing Uni last year, all my subject’s residential schools were cancelled and exams done online. With things looking better this year, they’re all …

Trading in a Car with Issues?

Hi there! How honest are people when trading in a car? My wife and I have a 2005 Nissan pathfinder that we bought 2nd hand ~ 1.5 years ago. ~$10k. When we got it serviced it had a string of …

Drivers seat replacement - Ford FG

Hey, My car seat has been kind busted in, torn, and metal rod is exposed and out of shape (inner frame I believe). Previously mechanic said it was unroadworthy. I’ve sourced a replacement seat …

Need Advice; Working Full Time and Studying a Degree Part Time

Hi, I’m looking to get some feedback or advice regarding working full time and studying a Degree part time. Bit of background that may or may not be relevant; A previous manager contacted me for …

Laptop Suggestion for Part time Uni.

Hey! I’ve been out of the computer scene for a while now and want suggestions for a laptop I’ll need for online study for Uni, part time. Ideally it’ll need the below; 15inch screen (not a …

Fridge - Which Brand to Buy

Hi! Looking for some oppinions. We have a 420L Mitsubishi Top Mount Fridge, pushing 10 years old. Brought brand new. IT's lasted us pretty well, going back 4-5 years we did have to replaced …

Career Advice/Direction - Quality Assurance

Hi, Feel like I'm at a bit of a brick wall at the moment with my career/job. Bit of background; I work in Quality Assurance in Production Plants (dairy), with a 10 year history working in …

Life Insurance - Do I Need More?

Hi Ozbargainers, Been dabbling a little bit at life insurance, touch wood encase anything happens, i want my family looked after. Currently I have the basic Life Insurance with my Superannuation …

QA Officer, looking to expanded my career options

Hey guys, as the subject says I'm current working as a QA officer at a large UHT manufacturer. Here are some more details below; • 27 years old. • $65,000 salary. • Over 7 years as …

Balance Transfer Question

Hey Guys, This is a question that looks like it gets asked a lot but I thought I'd through my situation out there are see what responses I get. I'm currently looking at doing a Balance …