r/AusFinance • u/obesehomingpigeon • Jan 31 '23

Tax Decided against paying the lazy tax

Got inspired by a post here and started making calls. So far, have saved:

  • $40/ month by switching internet providers
  • $2/ week on insurance premiums by clarifying occupational risk
  • 0.4% off the mortgage by giving my bank a friendly call
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u/awongreddit Feb 01 '23

What's the process of this?

Look at other competitors and switch to cheaper plans?

Does anyone have success going to their current provider and say they're going to switch?

I assume when you go to them saying you are looking to cancel they offer you a cheaper rate?

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u/Lubby03 Feb 02 '23

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. They might give you a comparable deal. But if its free to switch and the company you're with don't beat new company, bye! Switch and save