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Random thoughts/things of the week:
I’m going to Canberra for a tax roundtable on Friday which feels very official (I’m just going to watch as media). There’s a livestream link so you can watch too, if tax reform and productivity interests you!
Money win - hotel was super cheap, money loss - the flights were expensive.I hosted a Christmas in July dins with friends on the weekend and it was super fun! I organised drinks & decorations, someone did sides, someone did a cheese platter, someone did dessert and someone did a roast which worked out sooo perfectly. Very fun excuse to reach out and invite some friends over 🎄🧑🎄
I checked DiDi and Uber yesterday and saw DiDi had a random promotion on where you can use the codes GOHAWKS or GOBLUES to get 2× 15% off. My DiDi ended up being only $23 for a 30 minute, ~20km drive which feels quite cheaper?! money win anyway
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Travel offer 💸
Japan and South Korea Sale 🌸
One way fares start from $130 with checked bags not included - sale ends tonight!
🔻 How cheap is it?
Route | Sale Price (One-way) | Typical Fare (One-way) |
|---|---|---|
Cairns → Tokyo or Osaka | $130 | ~$350–$700 |
Brisbane → Seoul or Osaka | $155 | ~$450–$700 |
Sydney → Seoul or Osaka | $165-170 | ~$350–$700 |
Melbourne → Osaka or Tokyo (via Cairns) | $266 | ~$600+ (with stopover) |
Melbourne → Seoul (via Sydney) | $270 | ~$600+ (with stopover) |
🧠 Verdict
One-way flights from $130 are a solid deal - often 60–70% cheaper than the usual fares
No crazy layovers
Travel windows run from October 2025 through May 2026 which is perfect for spring, cherry blossoms or winter escapes
✅ What to know
Sale ends 11.59 pm AEST, Thursday 24 July 2025 unless sold out earlier
Fares include carry‑on only (checked baggage and seat selection is extra)
If you’ve been eyeing a trip to Japan or South Korea, this sale makes it reaaaally hard to say no!
So, what if there are no deals?
$723 saved on a camera (here’s how) 📸
One of our team members recently needed a Fujifilm X-T50 camera ASAP -which meant it had to be in stock at a local store for pick up. She usually plans her purchases around bonus points or gift card offers but couldn’t wait this time (it’s not the end of the world). Here’s how she still managed to snag a deal:
🛍️ Step 1: Price Match
JB Hi-Fi had it for $2,799
Found the exact model at Georges Cameras for $2,160.73
JB matched it — $638.27 saved
💸 Step 2: Stack Cashback
Bought Ultimate Home Gift Cards via ShopBack (3% cashback)
→ $66.75 savedPlus used $18 already sitting in her ShopBack account
✅ Total saved: $723.02
🏷️ $638.27 from price matching
💰 $66.75 cashback
💳 $18 from existing ShopBack balance
Even when you’re in a rush, it pays to:
👀 Shop around
🙋♀️ Ask for a better deal
🧠 Stack discounts with gift cards or cashback
These steps work for any purchase, especially when you can’t wait around for a sale. We use cashback sites like ShopBack all the time - it's one of our go-to hacks for everyday and big ticket buys.
👉 You can sign up here for a $10 bonus! (or use this code: keXVYU)
*This is just the regular refer a friend code, not sponsored ☺️
You can also compare deals on the other cash back websites: Cashrewards & TopCashback. If I have time, I like to check all 3 and see who has the best deal.
In case you missed it…. 🎙️
On the podcast this week:
In episode 179 of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana break down super - covering retirement benchmarks, average balances, and how life stages like taking time out of the workforce as a parent can impact your super. They share simple ways to top up your balance and remind you not to stress about being “too far behind.”
In episode 180 of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana chat about gamifying your finances, sharing their own favourite strategies, plus tips from the community, to make saving, earning, and investing goals more fun and motivating.
Things I’m loving this week:
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📖 The 12-Hour Walk by Colin O'Brady
I’ve been a bit over self help books recently but this one was really interesting! Colin shared different stories of his adventures, and then tied it back into actionable things you can do. There’s also an interesting chapter on money too 👀
I read this really quickly ☺️
Money wins in the community 📥
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