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How to get Your Emergency Fund Fast $2,000 is typically how much people recommend you have for an emergency fund. This is your basic one, not a full one. The idea is it will help you out of a jam so you don’t put whatever emergency it is on your credit card or end up …
7 Tips to Handle Financial Emergencies and Obstacles Written in May 2020. Republished May 2022. 2020 has been quite a ride for many. We were evacuated in January due to the bushfires in the Shoalhaven area. In late January both an aunt and uncle died within 24 hours of each other overseas requiring an emergency …
9 Tips to Reduce Groceries, Accommodation and Transport Costs According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, our biggest 3 expenses continue to be groceries, housing and transport. While these costs continue to rise, there are many things you can do to reduce them further. How to Reduce the Cost of Groceries A massive expense for …
How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill I remember my parents always going off about the cost of air conditioning and the electricity bills in summer. As a kid, I rolled my eyes, but as a parent, I have a silent heart attack. Or at least, I used to until I started implementing these tips. Our …
Your plumbing system plays an essential role in your home. It provides you with an adequate supply of water used for various household chores, such as cooking, washing, bathing, and even gardening. However, when your pipes and drains malfunction, they can cost you considerable amounts of money in repairs and replacement. Luckily, there are solutions …
How to Make Easi-Yo Work and What to do When it Doesn’t Have you tried Easi-Yo or making yoghurt yourself but it didn’t quite set or your family thought it was too sweet/not sweet enough/not enough fruit etc? I first tried Easi-Yo when my kids were babies and only had a couple of failures when …
How to get Money fast! Too many bills and not enough money this month? The average wage can be tough to live on and if you make less than the average it can be even harder to save or find the money you need in emergencies. Sometimes you just need to make money fast! This …
12 Fun and Frugal Ways to Connect with your Children My older daughters are 13 and 14 now (I have a son who is 1 and a newborn daughter too plus an 8 year old stepdaughter overseas). One of the comments we get a lot from their friends, teachers and others is how close we …
Article from iSelect Spokesperson, Sophie Ryan. April 1st is just around the corner. Hello cooler weather, school holidays and Easter! Historically, it’s also the month health insurance premiums go up. 2022 is a little different though, with some funds deferring their premium increases until later in the year. Unclear about if or when your premium …
How can you Reduce the Cost of Owning a car or Travel for Free Plus Make Money From it? Transport can be expensive, whether you own your own car or catch public transport it is one of the top expenses for Australian households. I’ve lived with and without cars. In Canberra, we were a two-car …