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1 month ago | 
staging.yourlifechoices.com.au | Leon Della Bosca |Ben Hocking |Brad Lockyer
The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that is the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Australia’s consumer watchdog has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against discount flight website Webjet over allegations it has misled customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Webjet for allegedly making false and misleading representations to consumers about flight prices and bookings.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
While twinkling Christmas lights bring joy and a festive spirit, they can also pose some unexpected risks if not handled carefully. Here are some common safety hazards of Christmas lights you may not have thought of. Fire risksChristmas lights can overheat or have frayed wires, leading to short circuits and potential fires. Older lights or poor-quality ones may not meet current safety standards, greatly increasing the risk.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Hitting the big 5-0 is cause for celebration. You’ve made it half a century on this planet and hopefully you’ll be around for the other half. That will require keeping an eye on your health. So, what can you expect healthwise after turning 50? It’s no secret that ageing comes with an increased likelihood of health complications, and a reduced ability to recover from them. But it doesn’t have to be all bad news.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Getting hit with a surcharge for paying by card is annoying enough, but not being told about it upfront is even more frustrating. Disappointingly, this seems to be mostly the norm, as research from consumer group Choice found. The results of their nationally representative survey showed 66 per cent of people reported being slugged with a card surcharge without being informed first.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here. But it’s also the year’s biggest honeypot for scammers. Keep your wits about you this Black Friday and keep your money and information safe. With cost-of-living pressures biting everyone, more people are going to be hunting for a bargain this Black Friday than ever. Roy Morgan estimates Aussies will spend a record $6.7 billion across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Older people admitted to hospital are at a greater risk of experiencing a decline in motor skills or cognition once they leave hospital – often leading them straight back there. Transitional aged care offers temporary care specialised in helping older people transition back into daily life after a hospital stay.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
HSBC is warning its customers to be extra vigilant when dealing with their investments after it has seen the number of investment-based scams explode in the past year. The bank says investment scams are still the leading type of scams, with around $135 millionreported losses so far this year. Matt Hannan, head of fraud management at HSBC Australia, says criminals often cold call or message people with investment opportunities offering guaranteed or very high returns.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
New research from telecommunications operator SpinTel has revealed far too many Aussie households are spending too much on their internet, paying for speeds they aren’t making the most of. Even worse, knowing this information, around 70 per cent of household decision makers said they would never lower the internet speed tier they signed up for – whether they need it or not.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Super funds will be allowed to offer more “innovative products” including payments delivered in instalments rather a lump sum and money-back guarantees, under sweeping reforms announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Speaking via video link at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) conference, Dr Chalmers said the reforms are geared towards improving the retirement phase of superannuation by giving retirees more options in how they use their super.
