10 June VOL 08 Issue 24

Taxing times indeed.

Welcome to the 10 June @boutSeniors enewsletter.

Right now many ordinary Australians are feeling the pinch. Rising costs for fuel, health insurance, and food on top of interest rate increases mean many singles, couples and families are needing to cut back on the weekly spend. So this issue of the enews looks at ways to increase your tax return and maximise your savings, with tips for both pre-retirees and retirees supplied by financial experts as well as a summary of the three ways of filing a return.

On The Meeting Place, subscriber, Laurie, has shared his views on health insurance - and he's not very happy. Record your thoughts in our poll and you could win one of five APEX gift packs - the ultimate medication organisers. And in Bookshelf online read Drew's review of a book which helps you earn more in less time and, in Keep the tax man happy we explore print and online options to record your incomings and outgoings, as well as what is claimable - or not!

Read on - Travel express offers the lowest airfares we can find, we share two new websites that really impress, the results of our fuel prices poll in which 630 respondents have voted overwhelmingly for Dr Nelson's suggestion of lowering the excise by 5 cents, and a delicious Curried Cauliflower Soup, courtesy of subscribers, Dianne and Bruce (who have won a recipe book for sharing!)

Last, but not least, if you are wondering who the gorgeous young guy above is, wonder no more - he's inspired Kaye to believe that romance is definitely alive and well!

Warmest
David & Kaye Fallick

Competitions

I spy...
Win a copy of The Spy in the... Collection on DVD, simply click here.

Medicare pain
Answer our poll question on private health insurance for the chance to win one of five APEX gift bags.

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Taking care of the pennies

Tax ready
With less than a month to go this financial year it's now or never if you want to take advantage of some end of financial year smart tips.

Find your super
With more than five million unclaimed superannuation accounts reported in 2006/07, roughly one in two working Australians are losing out.

Filing your tax return
With only a few weeks to go until the end of the tax year, now is the time to get all your documentation in order, and decide the easiest way to file your return this year.

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Wellbeing

Home-based palliative care
Terminal illness affects approximately half a million Australians each year, as patients, carers and family. Over the next three years, the Australian Government will fund a new initiative for palliative care.

Safe medication storage
Forgetting to take your medication regularly can have a detrimental affect on its effectiveness. A simple solution is to use a pill container, designed to make life easier for those taking regular medication.

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Government

Stay safe online
Submitting your tax return online may be quick and simple but is it safe to send so much of your personal data into cyberspace?

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Getting out there

Ballet Russes on show
Ballet Russes had a lasting impact on Australia's cultural society. An exhibition of memorabilia celebrates the exotic beauty and skill of all creative aspects of Ballet Russes.

NT festival time
Throughout the month of June, Regional NSW hosts a series of aboriginal arts exhibitions, youth theatre and a tribute to the iconic Australian song, Waltzing Mathilda.

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Travel express

Gold Coast whale watching
Winter is now upon us, so why not follow the whales north to the Gold Coast for some warmer weather and warmer waters.

Adelaide flights for $39.95
The increase in the number of weekly flights Tiger Airways operates from Melbourne to Adelaide will help fill the gap created by Qantas' decision to cut flights into Adelaide.

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Travel deals

Virgin Blue on sale
 Take a last minute flight to see family, friends, or just get away from it all. Be quick and save 25% off Virgin Blue flights and beat the tax season blues.

Value breaks in Mackay
 Head off to tropical North Queensland and marvel at the beauty of Mackay for less.

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Bookshelf online

So long rat race
We have all had a great idea at some point, but may have lacked the information to help us achieve it. The 4-hour work week provides a wealth of knowledge on how to escape the 9-5 grind and enjoy life to the maximum.

Keep the tax man happy
The best way to keep in the tax man's good books is by having all your receipts and records in order. No mean feat in some cases, so just what records should you be keeping and what can be consigned to the recycling bin?

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Comfort food

Spicy soup to share
Guaranteed to give you a warm glow during the cold winter months, Dianne and Bruce share with other AboutSeniors subscribers their recipe for spicy Curried Cauliflower Soup.

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Here to help

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