Woman roasted over honeymoon fund
A woman questioning whether or not to donate to a honeymoon fund has been criticised for being “judgy” about the couple’s wedding wishes.
Money
ATO’s crackdown on Aussies overseas
Australians living or set to head overseas have been warned they can’t dodge loans simply by moving away from the country.
Letter reveals scammer’s simple mistake
A fraudster tried to pull off a $7000 travel insurance scam — but was exposed by a crucial error in the dodgy evidence he gave his insurer.
‘You’re kidding’: Fury at Telstra’s change
Australia’s biggest telco has announced big improvements to its mobile plans, but this hidden sting has many Telstra users fuming.
Aldi’s insane suitcase sale is back
Aldi’s suitcases are famous for being as good as the super-expensive major brands — and now’s your chance to snag some for well under $100.
Shock reality behind Bali paradise
It sounds like the ultimate dream. Live in a beachside abode for cheap while getting paid thousands. But there’s a dark side to this hidden corner.
Woman’s fury over $133 cafe bill
A woman has left a scathing review after being served a $AU133 bill for a couple of soft drinks and a milkshake while on holidays.
Sneaky money trick backfiring on Aussies
Australians are swapping advice on Facebook about how to drive down the cost of living, but it’s risky — and ruining things for the rest of us.
Weird things you can claim on travel insurance
There are many bizarre mishaps that not only can go wrong on holiday but have gone wrong. But many Aussies don’t realise they can get their money back.
$99 Aldi suitcase best bargain yet
Aldi has pushed designer luggage brands off their podium with its sleek, cheap luggage range — and people are racing to snag one.
How I got an airline to pay me nearly $1000
A traveller, frustrated by a delayed flight, discovered a little-known secret that saw the airline pay her nearly $1000. And it was dead easy.
Flyer’s ‘ingenious’ hack to avoid $120 fee
A passenger found a clever, last-minute method for avoiding a hefty luggage charge — and it was so good, even the airline was impressed.
Ridiculous travel fee you’re falling for
There are a number of creative ways hotels and airlines are slugging you extra — without you even realising it. Here’s what to watch for.
Ad lands travel company in hot water
A popular travel company is in the firing line after the ACCC claimed it misled customers out of millions with dodgy passes.
Former maid slammed over ‘tips’ request
It’s the contentious area that often catches many travellers out. A former maid has slammed tourists, revealing how much they should get tipped.
Simple way to hack yourself 1000 Qantas points
Qantas is handing out 1000 points for doing basically nothing — all you have to do is make a simple inquiry.
Insurance hack saves Bali tourist thousands
Steve Kokich was in for a $43,000 medical bill after a motorcycle accident in Bali — if it wasn’t for a last-minute call from his mum.
Booking mistake costing us hundreds
A simple mistake is costing Australian holiday-makers an extra $400 on our airfares. Here’s the easy way to stop getting suckered into paying more.
Click Frenzy deal that will save thousands
The Click Frenzy Travel sale has landed, with hundreds of deals still up for grabs. But there’s one saving that trumps them all.
Duty-free items ripping you off
We all think duty-free prices are cheaper than outside the airport. But we’ve been fooled — especially on these popular but ridiculously overcharged products.
Drop everything: $199 flights to Hawaii
It’s a flight price so ridiculously affordable we had to do a double take. If you’re on a budget and need a holiday, this might just be the best news ever.
Travel tip that will score you thousands
Airlines are working hard to win us over right now. Australia’s frequent flyers say these are the deals that will get you free flights, free upgrades, and lavish perks.
Qantas is giving away points for free
This is the easiest possible way to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points we’ve ever heard — literally by sleeping.
Why you will now pay to leave Japan
When it comes to travelling, rarely can you get away with a cheap trip — especially overseas. From today, you’ll now be paying even more before leaving Japan.
Fury over hotel booking site ‘scam’
Furious travellers are accusing a booking website of scamming them as it suddenly cancelled all their reservations and refused to return their money.
Magic time you should book in your trip
A study has pinpointed the precise time in the week you’ll find the best deals on holidays. But there’s a pretty big catch.
Surprising thing travel insurance won’t cover
We assume our policies cover us for anything, but did you notice this common item is often missing from the list?
Hack to survive on weak Aussie dollar
THE Aussie dollar sucks right now. But experts have revealed a trick that will save you money when you’re overseas.
‘Cheap’ flight that ended up costing $3K more
HE’D saved hundreds scoring cheap airfares for his annual family holiday. Then things started to go expensively pear-shaped.
Sneaky ways airlines get us to pay more
AIRLINES have found new ways to slug us with extra fees. And this is the extraordinary amount of money they’re earning from it.
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