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 …
How Much Does it Really Cost to Have and Raise Kids in Australia? This question comes up regularly. I grew up as one of 5 kids, then when Mum passed away in my teen years, Dad remarried and I became one of 9 kids. I have four kids plus a stepdaughter (Ages 14, 13, 8, …
What is a No Spend Challenge and how do you do it? People dedicate a month (e.g FebFast or Nospendver) to doing a No Spend Challenge. I’ve done a few when I feel my spending has started to get out of control. It really helps you evaluate what you are spending your money on and …