The Thrifty Issue - Helping Aussies Make And Save Money!

How can you make money as a single mum? Single parents often face more barriers getting into the workforce, expenses aren’t split with anyone else and childcare (arrangements and costs) fall on them. As such, it can be difficult for you to get back on your feet or make enough money to save, buy a […]

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How to afford date night #Sponsored

February 13, 2019

How can you afford a night out or a date without breaking the budget? Often ‘dates at home’ are suggested as the budget-friendly way to date your significant other without spending an arm and a leg. But what if you could go out on the cheap, have a great night, see a show and not […]

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18 easy ways to save big this year!

January 26, 2019

How to save more this year than ever before Do you feel like you keep working, bringing in money but aren’t getting anywhere financially? When it comes to saving money we all hear the regular tips such as meal planning, save some from every pay, turn off everything at the powerpoint and so on. For […]

Travel

The ultimate trip for families – The Solomon Islands

January 19, 2019

Only 3 hours from Brisbane, this island paradise has everything for your next family holiday! We are a family who love to travel, in fact, it’s one of the main reasons we are frugal! Family travel bonds you, gives you memories to share forever and is something I prioritise. I know it isn’t in everyone’s […]

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12 ways to get coupons and discounts in Australia

While we might not have exactly the same coupon options as the ones we see on extreme coupon shows or hear about in the USA, Australia does have ways to get coupons and discounts! A few of the links below are affiliate links which help us keep the site running, but cost you no extra. […]

My Side Hustle Income Updates

How I made $33,277.57 on the side!

January 10, 2019

14 Ways I made money and generated $33,277.57 on the side in 12 months! In 2018 I changed what I was doing and focused less on side hustles but if an opportunity came up, I went with it. In 2017, I had focused on buying things to resell and managed to generate $10,000 in a […]

How to save thousands in 2019 – The Thrifty Issue Big Book Of Discounts

January 7, 2019

How you can save thousands in 2019 plus make more money Who doesn’t want more money in 2019? This year, we worked with numerous businesses to bring you some exclusive discounts including groceries, travel, clothing, home decor and more. Plus we have put together a list of companies which pay you a referral fee. Meaning, […]

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19 ways to make money in 2019

December 29, 2018

How to make money in 2019 We live in a time better than ever to make money. In 2018, I shared 18 ways to make money plus I gave monthly updates on how much I made with side hustles, you can read all of them here. From Home I know for most readers being able […]

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How to save money and reduce waste this Christmas #Sponsored

December 17, 2018

The following is a sponsored post jam-packed full of tips to help you reduce waste, use up leftovers and save money this Christmas. I spoke with Amanda Kane, from Love Food Hate Waste to learn more. She is extremely passionate about reducing food waste and shared some great tips! This article is a combination of […]

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19 ways to keep cool!

Australia can have extreme weather, especially in summer. I was pregnant over summer and it nearly killed me! I came across this article recently with tips to surviving a summer pregnancy, which included some great tips for cooling down. If you run the air conditioning. Here are some simple tricks you can use to keep […]