Sam Baran is a writer for Finder, covering topics across the tech, telco and utilities sectors. They enjoy decrypting technical jargon and helping people compare complex products easily. When they aren't writing, you'll find Sam's head buried in a book or working on their latest short story. Sam has a Bachelor of Advanced Science from the University of Sydney.
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Income protection insurance: A beginner’s guide
Income protection can be super valuable for when times get tough. Learn the basics with our beginners guide.
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Telsim plans
Telsim might be one of the few mobile providers available at the airport, but is it worth signing up to?
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E.Tel mobile review
Get Australian customer support and great sign-up discounts with E.Tel mobile plans.
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Reward Mobile plans
Reward Mobile may offer budget handsets, but its plans are pretty expensive for the amount of data that you get.
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Flip mobile plans
Flip may have decent mobile plans, but are they worth the hidden T&Cs?
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Australia Post mobile plans
Pick up a mobile plan from your local Australia Post or get it delivered straight to your door.
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Telstra ranked fastest mobile network in Australia, but is it a good deal?
Get speeds averaging 102.55Mbps on Australia's largest network.
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How much does it cost to run your Christmas lights?
Plus more tips on how to keep your energy bills down over the festive period.
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Which energy providers have the best apps to track daily usage?
See which energy providers have apps to track your usage. There are third party apps too if your provider doesn't include one.
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What is the average electricity and gas bill in Australia?
Check your quarterly electricity and gas bill against the average in your state.
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