It takes about six years for a solar power system to pay itself off for a standard household, but with electricity prices rising sharply, the payoff may be even faster.
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I like a say in where my money goes. I don't want my savings going to tobacco or gambling or big polluting companies. That's where ethical funds come in.
If you are thinking of installing a solar or heat-pump hot water system don't forget the federal government might be able to chip in.
Every time a conventional lightbulb is replaced with a LED (light-emitting diode) version, half the electricity will be used and therefore greenhouse gases will be cut in half.
If you're willing to shop around, there's no reason to pay RRP for homewares these days. Manchester is one category that springs to mind.
There is a self-repair movement that has resurrected the old-fashioned virtue of fixing things. You can learn how to repair your stuff through YouTube tutorials.
Paying for your kids' textbooks and stationery can quickly add up, but you may be able to get some of that money back.
LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs are more expensive at the outset but long term you can save serious money.
Maria Bekiaris shares five ideas to top up your finances
My little sister doesn't save, based on Mayan end-of-world predictions for 2012. Fair enough, but why not put some aside for an end-of-days blowout?
