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We have included this information as while it is not strictly either Saving or Making money someone might just have a need for this information.
If you have a dispute over a financial product or service then contact The Financial Ombusdman Service as they may be able to help you. For more information visit www.fos.org.au
Scam Watch an interesting website brought to you by the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission (ACCC) with lots of information on a wide range of current scams and you can also report a scam. Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au for more information.
If you are wanting to find more information about Australian product recalls www.recalls.gov.au has all the details. It is a government website with lots of information, you can subscribe to email alerts or report an unsafe product.
FIDO www.fido.gov.au is the Australian Securites and Investments Commission website which has financial tips and safety checks.
You can look for unclaimed money, browse through the Money Tips where you will find a budget planner or go to the Tools and Resources/Use our financial calculators. Try out the credit card calculator to see by just paying a little more each month your credit card can be paid of that much sooner.
You will be surprised at all the information available.
GARAGE SALE TIPS Garage sales can be a way of getting rid of some clutter and also earning a few extra dollars.
It is a good idea to put an ad in the local paper as most people who go to garage sales seem to buy the Saturday paper to find them.
Clearly state the starting time but be prepared that someone will come a little earlier than you suggest to get the best goods.
Make sure you have get some change ready(small notes and coins) for the day.
Be prepared for those people who want to haggle and just have fun on the day.
SIMPLE SAVINGS website is well worth a visit. You may have seen it's creator on TV from time to time with tips on saving money in the supermarket. You can sign up for the free newsletter which is full of very handy tips or become a member for a small fee and get access to even more information on saving.
Just click on the link on this page or our Saving Money page to learn more.
COFFEE LOYALTY CARDS When I find a good cafe to buy a cup of coffee I always look on the counter to see if they have a loyalty card. The cards usually offer a free coffee after 5 or 10 coffees. It may take a while but it is always good to get a free cup every now and then. The only downfall is that it is another card in your wallet!
If you enjoy gardening and have a little bit of space a vegetable garden can be a great way to save a little bit of money. It may be hard to find the time to look after while you are still working but the results can be worth it and very yummy. You may be able to skip the veggie section at the supermarket sometimes saving a few dollars.