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Time to switch or ditch? Health insurance going up again on October 1?

Many health funds are planning to increase premiums on October 1. This out-of-cycle premium increase will come as a shock to policy holders at a time when many Aussies are under increased financial pressure.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 21st September 2020|Leave a reply

6 maternity leave questions to ask BEFORE you’re pregnant

If you're planning a pregnancy it also pays to starts planning your maternity leave. Here are 6 steps to working out where you stand when it comes to maternity leave and Parental Leave Pay in Australia.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 14th September 2020|24 Replies

5 ways to raise money smart kids

Being money smart is an important life skill for children to learn. The following guidelines can help you encourage your children to manage money well.

By Emma Reeves|Sunday, 13th September 2020|1 Reply

Tips to save money – a budget for ‘tough times’

Even in the hardest of times, there are ways households can save until the skies clear again. Here are some easy, practical tips for when money is tight.

By Ki Wolf|Saturday, 12th September 2020|Leave a reply

7 ways to save money on food (every day) and get the whole family involved

If you are a parent looking to supercharge your household budget, there are many things you can do to save money around your home. One of the most important is reducing food waste, here's how.

By Helen Baker|Friday, 11th September 2020|Leave a reply

6 easy ways to save money at the supermarket

There are likely some improvements to be made so we can save a little at the supermarkets, repay the credit card and soften that nasty interest charge.

By Joanne Rae|Friday, 11th September 2020|Leave a reply

Guide to government family benefit payments

It can be confusing trying to get your head around the many Government payments available to families in Australia. Here is our quick guide. Hope it helps!

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 19th August 2020|377 Replies

A guide to Parental Leave Pay in Australia — are you eligible?

Are you eligible for Parental Leave Pay after your baby is born? Here we answer your questions about Parental Leave Pay in Australia ..

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 3rd August 2020|1,230 Replies

A dollar saved is a dollar earned – how to save on your bills & expenses

It's the perfect time to review your larger bills and expenses to see if you could save! Here are 4 bills could be getting a better deal on.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 30th March 2020|Leave a reply

Private health insurance: Do you really need it?

It's worth taking the time before April 1 to review your policy to see if you're still getting good value. And if not, be prepared to vote with your feet and move to a policy better suited to your needs and budget.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 17th March 2020|Leave a reply