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Moomba Festival

Published on 2012-02-12 06:15:00

Moomba 2012 Where to go to see the Melbourne Moomba parade, rides and best value car parking. The Melbourne Moomba Festival is a long standing traditional cheap day of fun for Melburnians to round out the last of the warm weather before Autumn takes hold. Admission and events are free of charge but bring your wallet if you want to eat, drink or ride. <!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-

Car Tyre Ratings Sneaky Up-sell

Published on 2011-11-07 16:33:00

Understand how to read your car tyre load and speed ratings so that you buy the correct tyre you need rather than an expensive tyre you don't. New tyres were fitted to my car last week at the local tyre shop and do you know what's strange?  It seems I've had an upgrade to a higher performance specification of the tyres and I can't even remember asking for one. Now I'm not saying they are bad

Rest Easy in the Right Bed

Published on 2011-10-04 05:56:00

If you added up just how many precious hours are spent laying idle in bed during your short time on this planet, you'd probably need to go take a lie down.  This guest post from Any Fowler highlights the importance of finding the right bed.  Spotting the difference between a cheap bed and an inexpensive but good quality bed, will have a huge impact on the quality of your sleep over its many years

Ride Sharing

Published on 2011-08-29 17:06:00

It seems wasteful that I drive myself and 4 empty seats across town each day.  In this post, guest writer Sean Gray explains the many benefits of Ride Sharing and demonstrates that it might even be possible to give up your car.  Sean knows only too well how much of our hard earned money is typically tied up in the cars we own, since his business offers cash for used vehicles.  It's money that

Royal Melbourne Show

Published on 2011-08-13 19:56:00

Royal Melbourne Show 2011 Saturday 24 September to Tuesday 4 October 2011. Each year in spring, for the price of an entry ticket, the Royal Melbourne Show offers city slickers the chance to sample some of rural Victoria's finest produce, take a glimpse at country lifestyle and culture, then go spend big on buying  mass produce, imported lollies and toys by the bag full.  Arguably it's a

Airport Transfers - Cheaper Alternatives to Taxis

Published on 2011-07-20 02:17:00

Airport shuttle buses and public transport are alternatives to expensive taxis and are conveniently available in more places than you might think. Planning the final leg of the journey from the airport to hotel is often left to the last minute or overlooked completely. But with airports popping up further and further away from town, and taxi fares on the rise, researching the airport transfer

Debt Consolidation

Published on 2011-07-16 01:46:00

When debt is out of control, consolidating all your debts into a single loan, may help manage your way back into the black. Today I have posted an interview with Marlon Powell of Debtcc to answer some questions about debt consolidation. Marlon shares his knowledge in various online forums and I am delighted to have the opportunity to pick his brain on this topic. 1) Foo: What are some of the

Work Lunches

Published on 2011-05-06 07:47:00

Enjoy cheap healthy work lunches everyday without wasting precious time in the kitchen.  The cost of lunches at work adds up.  The money spent on the daily trip to the local cafe or food court over the course of a year could cost around $2400 assuming spending $10 per weekday for 48 weeks of the year. <!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-6689510908577271"; /* Eating out - Embedded in article */

E10 vs Unleaded

Published on 2011-03-18 20:36:00

Unleaded petrol containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is becoming widely available as an alternative to regular unleaded petrol (ULP). In NSW it has replaced ULP at petrol stations. In states where there is still a choice at most petrol stations, E10 is cheaper per litre than ULP and most modern cars designed for ULP can safely use E10. However, there are a few matters worth considering for the

Premium Unleaded vs Unleaded

Published on 2011-02-25 19:06:00

Fill up with the correct unleaded petrol for your car and avoid wasting time and money on high octane hype. Premium unleaded petrol is more expensive than regular unleaded Petrol, but the benefits may not justify the cost.  Not all cars can take advantage of the high octane in premium unleaded petrol.  It pays to make an informed decision prior to arriving at the petrol pump about what petrol