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The Price of Happiness in Every Country

It’s not what you earn; it’s the way that you spend it — that’s what leads to happiness. So claim the authors of a Harvard-affiliated study that proposed eight principles to “help consumers get more happiness for their money.” Eight principles that begin with “(1) buy more experiences and fewer material goods” and end with “(8) pay close attention to the happiness of others.” Whether these techniques work or not, they add an important sense of quotidian nuance to what has become a rather academic debate about how much money you need to be happy. Notice that this ancient question […]

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Travel Money Oz

Travel Money Oz is one of Australia’s biggest foreign exchange companies. It has more than 60 stores across the country and 60+ currencies available to buy. Its commercial services include: Foreign currency exchange Prepaid travel money card (the Currency Pass) Online international money transfers

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Crown Currency Exchange

Crown Currency is an Australian-owned and operated foreign exchange company with more than 50 stores across Australia, where you can buy and sell more than 80 currencies. Read on to find out what the Crown Currency exchange rates are, how these rates match up against other companies, and how to buy and sell foreign currency with Crown.

Travelex Australia

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Travelex Australia

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Navigating Overseas ATM Fees: A Guide for Australian Travellers

Whether you’re planning a European escapade, an Asian adventure, or a trip to the US, understanding overseas ATM fees is essential for every Australian traveller. The most common ATM fees we found during our research are A flat fee of $5 3% of the transaction value An exchange rate margin that varies between 3% and 15% So if you are taking out $100 worth of currency overseas, you are most likely paying over $10 in bank fees if you use an Australian bank card. In this guide, we’ll outline different types of fees you might encounter, how various banks handle […]