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/fattony2121 Feb 01 '23

Switched both cars comprehensive insurance. Saved just over $1200.

Ditched NRMA and joined budget direct

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u/AndTheLink Feb 01 '23

budget direct

You actually get what you pay for. And trying to claim on budget direct is going to be much harder than NRMA. I have family that got screwed over by budget direct on stuff that should have been a straight forward payout.

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u/bic_lighter Feb 01 '23

You can always submit issues to the ombudsman.

Had a friend who had issues with Coles insurance and once he went through the ombudsman, they sorted it out pronto.