Posts with tips to save money
What can you do to pay off debt? June last year, after a long and ridiculously expensive custody battle, I was awarded full custody of my daughters. And left with $23,403 worth of debt which I assumed I would clear quickly. My plan was to spend some time with my kids not stressed about court […]
What do you do when you can’t stop thinking about something you want to buy/junk food you want to eat or whatever else it is you want to avoid? At times, no matter how frugal I am trying to be, I get tempted. The temptation to spend or buy something I think I want can […]
How can you Reduce the Urge to Splurge and Stop Spending? I’ll admit, I’ve been a shopaholic. At various times in my life I have spent up big, spent all I had, been in significant debt (to me) because of spending and hidden my spending at one point in my marriage, early on. If I […]
How to Save Thousands in Your Budget Do you save on the small stuff but leave thousands on the table without realising it because you think it’s too much effort? Nationwide research conducted by University of Technology Sydney (UTS) revealed Australians crave the instant gratification they get from saving a few dollars on food and […]
Which Life Skills to Teach and How to Teach Them My daughters are currently 11 and 13 years old and we’ve been through a lot. They’ve learnt many life skills already but I want to be sure when they enter adulthood they are strong, confident, independent, capable, compassionate and reliable women. Here are life skills […]
What can you do about Health Insurance Going up? The following is contributed by By Laura Crowden, iSelect spokeswoman who has provided a few sponsored articles for us on the topic of health insurance as it is something we are asked about a bit but don’t have the knowledge. No one likes a price increase […]
How to Make and Save $2,020 Extra in 2020! For the first time in 30 years, Australia is officially in a recession. Because bushfires, massive storms, flooding and a pandemic weren’t enough. Don’t despair though! While you might not have been able to achieve all your goals, there are still 4 months left this year. […]
28 Mince Recipes plus what to do with Their Leftovers! Mince is a staple in many households as it is generally cheap and versatile. It can get a little boring having the same thing over and over again though. Here are 28 ideas and some recipes for what to make with mince. The following are […]
The tax system in Australia is set up to incentivise people to take certain actions that benefit the “common good”. It is therefore possible to take advantage of this situation to legally reduce your taxes. Here are a couple of ways you may be able to do this: Set Up a Salary Sacrificing Scheme to Boost Your […]
How to Become a Millionaire with Shares or Scratchies/Lotto/Gambling A few weeks ago, a friend and I started a little comparison. They love scratchies, lotto, roulette, gambling etc. (I am aware this is an addiction for many, so if you or someone you know needs help, head to https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/). Meanwhile, I love shares and had […]