Bargain Chick http://bargainchick.com.au Savings, Money, Business, Marketing, Lifestyle - with Spunk Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:44:06 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.13 53337477 Tax Refund: 6 Smart Ways to Use Yours http://bargainchick.com.au/6-smart-ways-to-use-your-tax-refund/ http://bargainchick.com.au/6-smart-ways-to-use-your-tax-refund/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:44:06 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=1172 STOP! If you’re thinking of splurging your tax refund, why not try something new that’ll make a difference. Before you race off to the shops on a spending spree or make a spur of the moment purchase, consider a smarter way to really put your tax refund to work. As Australia’s biggest online tax agent service, etax.com.au hears […]

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]]> http://bargainchick.com.au/over-60-review-health-insurance/feed/ 0 1131 4 Ways to Save On Your Adelaide Home http://bargainchick.com.au/4-ways-to-save-on-your-adelaide-home/ http://bargainchick.com.au/4-ways-to-save-on-your-adelaide-home/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:49:26 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=1117 If your new year has you considering renovation, relocation or property investment, why not consider Adelaide. With stunning beaches, warm waters and thriving music festivals, Adelaide also boasts some great restaurants and bars. The most attractive benefit, though, is the affordable living and property prices with living costs averaging a third less than other cities. Sound […]

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]]> http://bargainchick.com.au/4-ways-to-save-on-your-adelaide-home/feed/ 0 1117 Prevent Financial Stress: Get a Building & Pest Inspection http://bargainchick.com.au/prevent-financial-stress-get-a-building-pest-inspection/ http://bargainchick.com.au/prevent-financial-stress-get-a-building-pest-inspection/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:54:30 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=1093 It’s the last day of the year. The sun’s out and you’re enjoying your cheese and bickies, contemplating the year to come. For many this is a great time to house hunt, relocate, downsize or upsize. Despite pointing out overgrown gardens or dodgy paintwork, there are many other ways to avoid the risk of a financial […]

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]]> http://bargainchick.com.au/3-ways-to-save-when-moving-house/feed/ 2 1034 How to Choose the Most Energy Efficient Appliances for Your Home http://bargainchick.com.au/how-to-choose-the-most-energy-efficient-appliances-for-your-home/ http://bargainchick.com.au/how-to-choose-the-most-energy-efficient-appliances-for-your-home/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:00:51 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=996 How many of you have heard the saying “the poor man pays twice”? These days this is even more applicable. Going for the cheaper option in electrical appliances usually means sacrificing either quality or efficiency.  Either way you’re going to end up paying. Consider the different types that are available and what sets them apart, […]

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]]> http://bargainchick.com.au/how-to-choose-the-most-energy-efficient-appliances-for-your-home/feed/ 2 996 7 Travel Tips to Keep you Safe, Smart and Savvy http://bargainchick.com.au/7-travel-tips-to-keep-you-safe-smart-and-savvy/ http://bargainchick.com.au/7-travel-tips-to-keep-you-safe-smart-and-savvy/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:13:56 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=980 I’ll never forget in my early 20’s, taking off with my backpack and a one-way ticket to the other side of the world – much to Mum’s dismay. I remember gliding on-board the plane in a hazy fog thinking of being away from family and friends yet so excited about the adventures ahead. I saved for that […]

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]]> http://bargainchick.com.au/7-travel-tips-to-keep-you-safe-smart-and-savvy/feed/ 17 980 10 Ways to Strategise Your Next Financial Year http://bargainchick.com.au/10-ways-to-stategise-your-next-financial-year/ http://bargainchick.com.au/10-ways-to-stategise-your-next-financial-year/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2015 01:09:31 +0000 http://bargainchick.com.au/?p=953 Happy new Financial Year everyone! I can hear a collaborative sigh of relief from many and, from others, silent screams only dogs can hear as you realise you will actually have to pay tax this year instead of getting a return. I thought it timely that I share a few strategies that I do throughout […]

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