Arses, Assets & Asterisks
A woman’s life savings vanish. Thousands die waiting for home-care. Government tinkers with our tax rebates and the naked truth when members of the wrinkled generation take to the water.
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Your weekly review of news that matters to seasoned Australians. Delivered extra salty,
Pain, Paperwork & More Fine Print
This week, are property prices really in free fall? Are the banks paying you enough for your money? And, how secure is your super? On the bright side...songbirds, French villages and living to 113.
Good News, Bad News, Growing Old
Two headlines focused our attention this week. The cash rate increase - there is silver lining in the cloud. And the disturbing fine print that comes with growing old and asking for help.
Predictions, Algorithms & Unpaid Bills
A peek into the future, an algorithm that says no too often, and a $16.5 billion bill that somebody forgot to pay.
Alice, Armageddon & The ACCC
This week, Alice leaves Wonderland – guess where she’s headed? The ACCC goes to court and strikes another blow for consumers. And…oh yeah…the world is about to end.
Liars, Cheats & Thieves And A Little Good News
This week, The Government's failed attempt to turn a pig’s ear into a silk purse, a record court settlement, marketing hype that went too far and banks being… well, banks.