What exactly is inflation?I keep hearing the word inflation at the moment.It is on the news, in newspaper headlines and, of course, whenever interest rates are being discussed.But I started wondering …
The numbers say one thing. Living it can be something quite different.I read an SBS article recently telling me that Australians now believe they need more than $1 million in super to enjoy a comforta…
Here's the complete picture for Tasmania — and it has some genuinely good news compared to the rest of the country.Tasmania's unique advantage: the cheapest regulated prices in the NEMThe independent …
The big NT difference: effectively one retailer, government-regulated pricesThis is the most important thing to understand upfront. In the NT, all electricity plans strictly abide by the rates and pri…
Here's the full picture for the ACT — and there are a few things that make Canberra genuinely unique in the Australian electricity market.The ACT benchmark: the ICRC Reference PriceThe ACT has its own…
Here's the full rundown for South Australia — and fair warning upfront: SA consistently has the highest electricity prices in the country, which makes comparing plans here more important than anywhere…
Here's the full rundown for South Australia — and fair warning upfront: SA consistently has the highest electricity prices in the country, which makes comparing plans here more important than anywhere…
Victoria's benchmark: the Victorian Default Offer (VDO)Victoria has its own version of the reference price called the Victorian Default Offer, set independently by the Essential Services Commission (E…
The most important number: the Reference PriceThe Australian Energy Regulator (AER) sets a Reference Price (also called the Default Market Offer or DMO) which acts as the benchmark. For a typical NSW …
The big QLD catch: where you live changes everythingThe electricity market in QLD is split into two very different systems. South East Queensland (on the Energex network) operates as a fully competiti…
Karen watched Martin Lewis from his TV show in the UK .Martin Lewis really has inspired many people to take control of their finances & introduced an Energy Calculator — Karen brought this idea t…
