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The article offers information on the frequent flyer points offered by airline company Qantas, and other companies, to customers through their frequent flyer programs. Topics discussed include the average spending from travel and credit cards, various ways to promote the potential of points earned from the program, and the benefits of frequent flyer programs for both the companies and customers.

The article offers information on the popularity online outsourcing marketplaces for household chores in Australia and its costs. Topics discussed include the domestic duties that people are outsourcing in the country, including cleaning, gardening, and handyman jobs; the views of Kate Browne, managing editor at financial comparison platform Finder, on it; and the views of digital colourist Vincent Taylor, on it.

The article discusses the growth of cashback sites in Australia which offer discounts on purchases. Cashback sites operate similar to loyalty reward cards and reward programs by brick-and-mortar stores, however, they offer cold hard cash for purchases made. The sites include Cashrewards, PricePal, and Cashback Club. Also explored are the experiences of several Australians who used the sites including working mother Rebecca Maher. INSET: Bargain hunter joins the revolution.

The article discusses the 2017 Mobile Consumer Survey, nearly 88% of Australians are smartphone users with an alarming uptake of 95% among the younger market. According to Australian cyber-safety expert Leonie Smith, about 50% of Year 3 and 4 students own a smartphone, with that number leaping up to 70% for Year 5 before hitting 85% in Year 6. Smith also discusses the need to set clear boundaries for mobile phone uses like limits on screen time or a no-phones-in-bed policy.

The article offers tips on savings and investments. It states that a 50,000 U.S. dollars investment in exchange-traded fund (ETF) can save about 750 U.S. dollars a year compared with investing in an unlisted retail managed fund. Online broker CommSec offers its customers 15 free Internet trades which allow a customer to save up to 825 U.S. dollars. Suncorp's Clear Options credit card allows customers to pay just 1.9% per annum for 15 months.

The article presents guidelines and tips on how and where to get free money from government benefits in Australia. These options include the baby bonus, youth benefits, and pension supplements. The baby bonus entitles eligible families who give birth to or adopt a child to a 5294 Australian dollar bonus which is paid over 13 fortnightly installments. The article also gives various websites that provide information on these benefits www.mumswap.com.au and www.rewardcentral.com.au.

The article discusses the online video streaming service in Australia. It states that streaming services allow customers to watch video content over the internet using devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablet computers. It mentions the video streaming service providers including Quickflix Ltd., BigPond Movies, and Dendy Direct.

The article focuses on managing the expenses by motorists due to the rising high prices of petrol according to their fuel cycles.

The article discusses the advantages of having personal insurance. A life insurance policy covers all types of death, with the exception of suicide, occurring in the first 13 months after one takes out the policy. A Total and Permanent Disability insurance covers serious and permanent disability, but not temporary disabilities or trauma. Emma Grainge of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) says Australia is the most under-insured nation in the developed world.

The article evaluates several wearable technlogies from various brands for transferring funds including Visa payWave terminals from Splendour in the Grass, the PayWear chip from Westpac Banking Corp., and the new contactless pre-paid devices for spectators and athletes from Visa Inc.

The article discusses the success of online microstock agencies featuring various photographs from professional and amateur photographers. Topics mentioned include the concept of microstock photography, its qualifications and its projected profits. It also highlights the views of accredited photographer and photojournalist David Steele and Shutterstock's vice-president Paul Brennan on online microstock photography.

The article discusses ways to extend the life of major household electronic appliances. It discusses a study by the U.S. National Association of Home Builders which revealed that the average life spans of washing machines, refrigerators and dishwashers. It also mentions that according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) consumers fail to realize that they may still have rights to a repair, replacement or refund.

The article discusses owning a tiny house in Australia. It states that tiny houses can cater to single people, young couples, and downsizers. It notes that homeowners planning to build a tiny house should consult with their local council to avoid the house be demolished. It mentions that an ancillary dwelling can be a preferable alternative to a tiny house.

The article offers information about the smartphone industry in Australia. It discusses the move of the biggest telecommunication companies, such as Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, to start systematically switching off their 2G networks which will force thousands of phone users to upgrade their old gadget.

The article focuses on some household chores. Topics discussed include one should check the test button on detector and smoke alarms and change the batteries, it's essential that air-conditioning system is well kept and con should clean it thoroughly, vacuum up any dirt and dust from the coils of refrigerator using the crevice attachment, inspect gutter for any debris or vegetation and note any cracks or corrosion in the downpipe and cleaning one's sink disposal unit is easy using vinegar.

In this article some financial experts share their smartest financial decisions. According to Ishara Rupasinghe, director at Dixon Advisory, in her early career she stated salary sacrificing a small amount of her monthly pay into super, with a 15% maximum tax rate and the power of compound interest. David Bassanese, chief economist at BetaShares, believes that setting up his self-managed super fund was one of his smartest money decision.

This article offers advice for offering storage spaces for lease in Australia. It attributes the emergence of private storage rentals to the rising costs of self-storage. It suggests to post available storage spaces on web sites such as SpaceOut, StoreRoomRental.com.au and Findacarpark.com. It advises to put details of the space, including the size, photographs and asking price.

The article discusses various ways to make money on one's car in Australia. DriveMyCar Rentals allows car owners to lease out their cars and earn extra money. More popularly known as ad-wrapping, some companies use private cars to advertise their products. Young, outgoing car drivers could swap their vehicles for a sponsored Smart car. The article discusses the concept of urban communication.

The article reviews several video game consoles including Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3 Slim and Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite.

The article describes several paying methods for bills. In direct debit, one can pay bills directly from his or her bank account or credit card as regular deductions. Paying through credit card can be made by phone or Internet access but there may be additional charges for payment from mobiles. For cheque payments, one is advised to allow time for postage and processing and take note of additional processing fees.

The article offers tips for saving money from Paul Clitheroe and Effie Zahos, host of the television program "Money For Jam." Clitheroe says, an extra amount paid in a mortgage loan will have a big impact on the amount of interest a person can save. He states that to save on medical needs, buy generic brands which are cheaper than other brands. According to Zahos, if a person is looking for a bargain, look up and down the shelf to grab the cheaper brands.

The article offers several tips for having a fun and affordable night out. One option is attending an art gallery opening. It describes a free wine tasting event as generally promotional nights held by winemakers in private rooms at bars and hotels. Another key for having a fun and cheap night out is by going out midweek. It notes that Movies are cheaper on Tuesdays and some places run cut-price deals on school nights.

The article assesses the performance of gold as an investment. The surging bullion price has re-established gold's credentials as a legitimate investment option. An increasing number of financial advisers are including a small allocation to gold in their model portfolios. The big challenge for investors is to make a realistic assessment of whether the upward trend is likely to be re-established and, for those who decide to take an exposure to gold, to work out the most appropriate way to invest in the yellow metal.

The article recommends toys and other accessories for dogs including the interactive Plush Puzzle Hide a Squirrel, Hello Kitty crystal doghouse and Versace pet bowl.

The article offers brief information on the Traktor disc jockey (DJ) mobile device application from Native Instruments GmbH, the Pioneer CDJ-400 media player from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., and the platinum DJ package from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

The article offers information on various boxing equipment and other related products including Bag Mitts from Ringsport, Morgan Light Weight Focus Pad, and Rival D30 Intelli-Shock Pro Punch.

The article offers an assessment of the real cost of getting a tattoo.

The article features several cheap and expensive sparkling wines, including the Chandon NV Sparking Brut, Bollinger Special Cuvée and Goût de Diamants.

The article evaluates several kitchen knives, including the Smart Value seven-piece knife block set from department store chain Big W, MAC G-2 Chef's knife by MAC and Konosuke Sakai Wa-Gyuto Honyaki knife.

This article evaluates several headphones, including Phillips Dynamic Bass Compact in-ear from Harvey Norman, the TDK Over-Ear Lightweight ear-pad headphones and MDR-NC8 headphones from Sony.

The author shares his experience of being a victim of electronic fraud and identity theft and offers tips to avoid them.

The article offers information on several lawnmowers including the Pope Aurora electric lawnmower, the Masport 486 petrol lawnmower and the Husqvarna Automower 265 ACX.

The article evaluates various handbags including ASOS Handbag, Hermès Birkin and Hermès Elrusave.

The article discusses a study which revealed that looking good could increase a persons bank account exponentially.

The article evaluates two pens, namely the Parker Jotter StainlessSteel Gold Trim Ballpoint, and the Etoile De MontblancEtoile Précieuse Fountain Pen.

The author discusses the so-called zero-sum in gift giving during Christmas in which both the giver and receiver are obliged to give gifts of similar value to each other.

The article cites Australia-based national accounting firm, Chan & Naylor's property advice to Gen-Y'ers and notes the 2012 Housing Affordability Sentiment Index which appears to negate Chan & Naylor's observation that Gen-Y'ers are foolhardy in making decisions concerning property and investment.

The article previews several sunglasses including unbranded sunglasses available at Servos and market stalls such as Paddy's in Sydney, Australia's Haymarket, the Collingwood Sunglasses and the Ray Ban RB2132 Wayfarer.

The article discusses the amount of money that men and women in Australia spend annually on hair care and skin care products.

The article previews several alarm clocks including the Vackis travel alarm clock from Ikea, a Sony single alarm clock radio, and Lumie's Bodyclock starter.

The article comments on the safety and security of making cashless transactions.

The article offers information on several picnic baskets and accessories including second-hand baskets at eBay, Outdoor Picnic Bag picnic set from Dinodirect, and the Picnic Time Windsor Picnic Basket from Amazon.

The article features several brands and types of umbrellas including the Totes Double Canopy, the Fulton Stormshield Golfer and the Cleveland 62 inches Gust-Buster Golf Umbrella.

The article offers tips on how to have a proper communication with the youth or the generation Y including being polite, courteous and humble.

The article previews various football training goals including Pugg 4-Footer Portable Training Goal, MacGregor Folding Soccer Goal, and Samba Multigoal with Locking System.

The article offers tips for moving house in Australia. Viv Hanley, executive director for Furniture Removers Association, says that the amount of payment depends on the size of the property and the value and size of the belongings. It suggests contacting and disconnecting services, making an inventory, and making new address notifications.

The article offers brief information on several hiking backpacks including Caribee Frisco backpack from Big W, Osprey Kestrel backpack from Paddy Pallin, and Osprey Argon backpack from Paddy Pallin.

The article evaluates several brands of chess set, including the Drueke Magnetic Chess Set, the French/Classic Legendary Series Staunton Chess Set, and Alexander Staunton Luxury Chess Set.

The author offers insights about the significance of obeying the law and paying penalty fees.

A preview of baby strollers is presented, including Steelcraft Orion Stroller from Big W, and Roddler by Kid Kustoms.