Airbnb agrees guests shouldn’t have to do the dishes or strip beds anymore IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 24
Your Bank’s Phone Number Appears on Caller ID — Why That Doesn’t Prove It’s Your Bank Your phone rings, and the caller ID displays the exact number printed on the back of your debit card. The person on the line claims... Saving Advice · Oct 24
60 DIY Repairs That Look Ingenious, Cute, Sometimes Poor – But Still Get The Things Mended Why spend money on something new when a little creativity can help you make use of what you already have? From clever DIY fixes to unexpected ways of repurposing everyday objects, resourceful people continue to prove that ingenuity can go a long way. Keep reading to discover these inventive solutions! Bored Panda · Oct 24
Your Phone Rings Once and Stops — Why Scammers May Want You to Call Back Your phone rings once, stops before you can answer, and leaves an unfamiliar number on your screen. Was it a doctor’s office, a family member... Saving Advice · Oct 24
Saved for Sunday: What to see when you can’t see You Can See Everything In today’s newsletter: the year’s buzziest documentary, an Australian’s take on Austen, and the best of what’s on next week The Guardian - AU · Oct 24
Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it? AAP · Oct 24
Still Working After 65? This Medicare Enrollment Mistake Could Cost You for Years Working past 65 can be a smart financial move, especially if you’re building retirement savings and still receiving health insurance through your employer. But there’s... Saving Advice · Oct 24
The moment I knew: I admitted I had a crush on her. She replied, ‘Well, that’s good. Isn’t it?’ Actors Peter Houghton and Anne Browning played lovers onstage, but a shared sense of humour and a magazine horoscope flipped the script on their real-life relationship The Guardian - AU · Oct 24
A Stranger Deposits Money Into Your Account and Asks for It Back — What Should You Do? Imagine checking your bank account and discovering an unexpected $500 deposit from someone you’ve never met. Minutes later, your phone buzzes with a message from... Saving Advice · Oct 24
You Own Crypto on Coinbase — Here’s What Happens to the Account When You Die You’ve spent years buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies through Coinbase, and your account might now be worth thousands of dollars. But here’s a question... Saving Advice · Oct 24
5 Medical Tests Worth Questioning Before You Pay Out of Pocket You visit your doctor for a routine appointment, and before you leave, someone hands you an order for additional testing. A few weeks later, a... Saving Advice · Oct 24
These Invasive Worms Are Turning Garden Soil Into Something That Looks Like Coffee Grounds Imagine walking into your garden and discovering that the rich, dark soil you’ve spent years improving suddenly looks like someone dumped coffee grounds across your flower beds. The texture is loose, crumbly, and strangely granular, almost like dry taco meat. You might assume your compost is breaking down beautifully, but… Frugal Gardening · Oct 24
Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care — What Happens to Your Retirement Savings? Imagine spending 40 years building a retirement nest egg, only to discover that your spouse needs full-time nursing home care costing more than $100,000 annually.... Saving Advice · Oct 24
5 Backyard Projects That Could Get You Into Trouble With Local Rules That backyard makeover you’ve been planning might seem like a harmless weekend project, but what if it ends with a warning from code enforcement—or a demand to tear everything down? Homeowners often assume that because they own their property, they can build a shed, install a fence, or create a… Frugal Gardening · Oct 24
Saving Advice · Oct 24 Your Doctor May Not Be in Your Medicare Network Next Year — Here’s How to Check Imagine arriving at your longtime doctor’s office in January, only to discover that your Medicare Advantage plan no longer considers that physician in-network. The appointment...
Saving Advice · Oct 24 Still Using Your Debit Card to Book Hotels? Here’s Why You May Want to Switch You find a great hotel deal for $150 a night, book a three-night stay, and assume your total will be around $450 plus taxes. But...
Frugal Gardening · Oct 24 Your Neighbor’s Bamboo Is Spreading Into Your Yard — What Can You Do? It starts with a few innocent-looking green shoots poking through your lawn near the property line. Within weeks, those shoots become tall bamboo stalks, and before long, they’re appearing in your flower beds, beside your fence, and dangerously close to your landscaping. The frustrating part is that you never planted…
AAP · Oct 24 Fashion is serving at Australian Open runway show The first-ever runway showcasing an Australian Grand Slam proved that tennis and fashion are here to stay.
Saving Advice · Oct 24 7 Things You Should Never Do With a Parent’s Bank Account After They Die Losing a parent is difficult enough without discovering that their bank account has become a legal and financial minefield. Maybe you know their debit card...
Salon · Oct 24 The global rise of listening bars When was the last time you heard a whole album in one sitting?
Frugal Gardening · Oct 24 5 Landscaping Projects That Look Easy Until the Repair Bills Arrive That weekend landscaping project might seem like an easy way to save a few hundred dollars, especially when online tutorials make everything look simple. A few bags of gravel, some inexpensive edging, or a rented trencher can transform a backyard without hiring a professional. But what happens when that budget-friendly…
Frugal Gardening · Oct 24 Why Gardeners Should Think Twice Before Moving Soil From One Yard to Another Your neighbor has extra topsoil from a landscaping project, and they’re offering it to you for free. It sounds like a great deal, especially when buying several bags of garden soil can quickly add up. But what if that free dirt brings invasive worms, stubborn weeds, or plant diseases into…
The Independent UK · Oct 24 'Grateful' Delta Goodrem returns to Strictly after fracturing rib IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 24 Voices: We cannot fight until the last Ukrainian – it’s time to call Putin’s bluff COMMENT: The surge in civilian casualties in Ukraine shows how the West, including the UK, must defend Kyiv’s airspace or face worse in the future, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Bored Panda · Oct 24 “I’m So Sorry” TikTok Trend Turns Multiple Transformations Into Viral Hits, Here Are The Best Ones The viral “I’m So Sorry” trend has everyone laughing at AI transformations, but the risks of uploading personal photos have also sparked serious concerns.