20 ways to save holiday dollars

4 December 2013
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hello. Summer's here and thoughts are turning to holidays. In today's Money Christine Long explores various ways - from house swapping to volunteering - to save on travel spending. We also look at how to handle property in the wake of divorce, discover how Asian investors are buoying the auction market and learn how mean your bank really is. Richard Hughes, Money editor
20 ways to save holiday dollars

If you want to avoid the financial blues after your summer break, adopt these simple strategies to cut down on spending

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Fixing's fine but a mix is even better

With interest rates staying at low, low levels for at least another two months, is now a good time to lock in a fixed-rate mortgage?

REES AGE PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 18th Nov 2013.  NEWS-  Nina Rees outside her home at Fig Tree Pocket.
Single story homes

Deciding what to do with jointly held properties is key to most divorce settlements, but it's not always a straightforward affair.

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London - is it a bridge too far?

We want to sell our share portfolio, borrow $100,000 and buy a property in London for our children.

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TOP RESULTS from the Mossgreen auction of Asian Art, 19 November 2013,Melbourne.  Lot 188. A fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a crowned Buddha ,14th/15th century. Estimates $20,000 to $30,000. Sold for $170,800 IBP.    Lot 62. A very large Chinese enamelled hundred deer vase, 20th century.Estimates $5,000 to $8,000. Sold for $26,840 IBP  .Lot 92. A massive pair of carved Chinese ivory tusks, Qing Dynasty, 19thcentury. stimates $40,000 to $60,000. Sold for $67,100 IBP.    188.jpg
Chinese whispers

Last month marked the return of cashed-up Chinese buyers to the Australian auction scene, and auctioneers are jumping for joy.

 

(FILES) A file photo taken on January 6, 2013 shows former Australian cricketer and Channel Nine commentator Richie Benaud holding his microphone as he hosts a talk-show during the lunch break on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Cricket Australia on June 4, 2013 announced an unprecedented 570 million USD (590 million AUSD) deal with free-to-air television networks Nine and Ten to broadcast the sport, a 118 percent increase on the previous five-year contract. Channel Nine, featuring veteran cricket commentator   Richie Benaud, will continue to show Australian home Test and one-day matches as it has done for more than 30 years.   AFP PHOTO/ FILES / MANAN VATSYAYANA      IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE Some conditions will favour Nine

For the market's sake, Nine Entertainment's sharemarket debut under new management had better rate well with investors.

GALIBIER, FRANCE - JULY 21:  Cadel Evans (L) of Australia and BMC Racing Team followed by yellow jersey leader Thomas Voeckler (R) of France and Team Europcar on the final climb to the Galibier summit during Stage 18 of the 2011 Tour de France from  Pinerolo to Galibier Serre-Chevalier on July 21, 2011 in Galibier Serre-Chevalier,France.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Returns revert to the straight and narrow

For super, the post-GFC road to recovery has been a long and winding one. But the improvement in returns has really kicked up over the past 18 months.

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