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Same. Spent far too much on a Vitamix equivalent. 2 in fact since there was this 'vacuum' blender craze also, to stop the content oxidizing…

Regarding the last sentence, the reality is perfectly inverted. Compare oat milk or almond milk to real milk. For example. Monocropping is…

Camping could be useful. Limited lighting, charge various things. Solar panels to charge it. I'm also surprised how popular these are,…

Thanks for the update. Did my part, but apathy on the street is real. The olde 'If you don't have anything to hide then you have nothing to…

GenLife also offers Investment Bond options. They have the Child Builder and Life Builder options. You can invest into dozens of funds,…

Hi Sam, I went with the GenLife LifeBuilder Bond containing 100% VDHG. Only about 2 month in, so no idea about performance yet. They use…

HSBC Everyday Global Account. There is a nominal load fee but you can then transact with the Visa Debit card in USD. Regards, A

Hi Arctan, It depends on what you want. You could buy the ETF VDHG via any online broker such as the two mentioned, or Self-Wealth. It has…

So he is sending them as USD/EUR to your AUD account? Could CurrencyFair or TransferWise hit the spot? Low fees, decent rate.

Hi MT, An update to the post I made above. Tried to drop some more USD notes at HSBC today. And was surprised that the fee is actually…

Hi MT, Was in a similar position recently. Have the HSBC Global Everyday Account, with multiple currency accounts set up under it. Also had…

Privatizing a natural monopoly is idiocy. In any country. With any form of government. Witness airports, ports, toll roads, electricity…

The 2nd tranche of the Anti-Money Laundering measures/regulations/laws have been sitting in draft form at the epicentre of corruption in…

Hi Defiant1. Unsure. Have never been upgraded with Qantas. Was offered one the other week for a Canberra-Brisbane or Brisbane-Sydney leg on…

Thanks for that, Melay0326. I'd almost given up hope, since I haven't been even Silver for years. Have QC membership, but just don't fly…

I didn't vote for either major party. But the nature of our system means you can't help but indirectly vote for them. Nice little racket…

In banking, resources, and politics also. Fat chance though. Or, it will be a toothless waste of time like the recent Banking RC. I think…

VTS is US-Domiciled, as compared to say IVV which is AUS-Domiciled. Not across all of the implications, but at the very least it makes…

How about the Qantas Premier Platinum Credit Card? 1st year 1/2 fee ($149) Insurance, lounge invites, etc. 70k QFF points in 1st year & 30k…

"Can anyone suggest a FF earning credit card with low income requirement and no annual fee to keep for the long term?" QFF: It has a small…

Hi andyman1908, Try the options listed here; https://www.finder.com.au/free-qantas-frequent-flyer-membership or here;…

Thanks. Was not aware of this avenue or offer. Only had <18k Flybuys points but had also never used Flybys for anything. Figured I might as…

The Shaver Shop is having a sale, this weekend only. 50% off their Series 9000 Genius electric toothbrush line. They have black, white,…

It is now a little more expensive than the deal above at Bing Lee. $349, down from $399.…

https://www.tobydealsau.com/en_AU/

This discount looks pretty decent for the Nokia 8. It is the international version, with USB-C and NFC. The lowest I could find it…

Yes, I was a bit shocked at the sticker prices also. I bought 2 belts and 2 polos a few weeks ago on their 30% off everything* sale during…

For one day only, 50% off all shirts @Rodd&Gunn Online is valid until midnight tonight. Merry Xmas

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