The Thrifty Issue - Helping Aussies Make And Save Money!

Travelling with your family, friends or even just alone to see new parts of the world is one of the most satisfying experiences you can have. Trying the local cuisine is always a must as you will have an opportunity to experience flavour sensations you might never get to in your home country. We tend […]

Giveaways

Win a family pass to The Greatest Magic Show – Melbourne

March 18, 2019

Enjoy magic this school holidays! I have fond memories of attending a magic show with my family as a kid and can’t wait to go to this one with my own daughters. The Greatest Magic Show is once again returning to The Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood from 13 to 20 April as a part of […]

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10 ways to make $10,000

How can you make $10,000? $10,000 can be a life-changing amount of money for many people, it could clear a debt, get a decent car, cover medical fees and more. With a little bit of time, space or knowledge, there are multiple ways you can make $10,000. One thing to remember, you might not make […]

Groceries

HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon which is better?

Which meal delivery box is best – Marley Spoon or HelloFresh? Have you wondered if the meal delivery services of HelloFresh, Marley Spoon and other options were worth it? The price, the quality, the service and overall value varied. I’ve tried a few of them and last year did a comparison but redid it last […]

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7 ways to make $100 drastically improve your finances

March 1, 2019

How can $100 change your finances? “$100 doesn’t go very far” is something I have heard a few times recently from various sources. Our expenses are creeping up (or in some cases skyrocketing), making it harder to budget for many families. View this post on Instagram This came today! It was a wonderful surprise. What […]

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43 ways for single mums to make money

February 18, 2019

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. […]