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Bargain hunting

Are you paying too much? We show you how to get more for your money.

Rich or poor, everyone loves a bargain! There are savings to be had on all kinds of products and services, if you know where to look and what to ask for. We show you how to find the best prices on essentials like clothing, groceries and bills, so you have more money left over for the important things, like dining out and shopping – and we'll show you how to get a bargain on those, too!

Meet the bargain experts

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5 times cheap products outperformed expensive brands That awkward moment when a $700 no-name fridge outperforms a $2700 Miele.

The most popular products in the EOFY sales We round up the most researched products in the lead-up to the sales, and give you top tips to help you shop.

Why you shouldn't always 'add to cart' as soon as a sale starts Bargain hunter Kimberley Allsopp warns you may get buyer's remorse if there are further reductions just around the corner.

6 products you shouldn't buy in the EOFY sales Save yourself sale regret: CHOICE experts name the products that just aren't worth the cash.

How to bargain Top tips from marketing experts, and why bargaining is about more than just getting the cheapest price.

The high cost of university textbooks Are Australian textbook publishers overcharging students?

Would you buy a toaster for $7.50? We look at low-cost appliances for their performance, ethics and sustainability.

Discount diva: how to live it up for less Living large on a low budget.

Buying tech products in the EOFY sales? Ask these questions What you need to ask before you buy

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The CHOICE bargain hunters

Some may call them cheapskates, but we prefer the term 'Discount Divas'. The CHOICE shopping experts have a nose for a bargain, and when they sniff out savings, our readers are the first to know.

Zoya Sheftalovich Investigative journalist

Jemma Castle

Kate Browne

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