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Solar panels: How to earn government credits

There's a new cash incentive if you install an alternative power system such as solar photovoltaic panels on your house to generate power.

Free cash: Reclaiming investment fees

Whoever came up with the saying “what you know doesn’t hurt you” clearly was unaware of the hidden fees many Aussies pay on their investments, such as managed funds and super, as well as a range of insurance policies.

Buried treasure: dig up $564m of unclaimed money

Other than the odd $2 coin that might go missing under the couch cushion, it’s hard to believe that many people could just “lose” money, but the $564 million of unclaimed money being held by the government is proof otherwise.

Divided loyalties? Get more from loyalty cards

Is your wallet groaning under the weight of a dozen different loyalty cards? It could be time to reconsider your relationships.

Kids and money: Hold the phone!

Mobile phones are kids’ first experience with debt so you need to get it right.

Saving wisely, saving Earth

I was recently invited by VicSuper to hear the environmental activist Al Gore speak at the launch of Safe Climate Australia, a group that aims to develop a plan to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Offsetting carbon emissions: claims that don't cut it

You can buy all sorts of goods that claim to have carbon offsets: credit cards, cars, loans, phones, flights, bus trips, holidays and even beer.

Green saver: Fuel-efficient cars

I’m a big fan of the fuel-efficient diesel car I bought 18 months ago. It burns less fuel than my former petrol car, which means less carbon emissions and lower fuel costs. I’ve cut back visiting the service station to every two and a half weeks instead of every week as I did with my petrol car. My rough estimate is that I am saving around 25% in running costs, even though diesel is typically 10 cents a litre more expensive than premium unleaded.

Free cash: the lowdown on ceiling insulation

Insulation is meant to be one of the simplest, most effective and cheapest ways to make a house more energy efficient, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Kids and money: Saving for childrens' education

In tough times parents typically make education a top priority – it’s one of the last big sacrifices. It’s disruptive to move kids to another school so instead, parents are making changes to their lifestyle, cutting back on everyday expenses, luxuries and holidays.

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