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 […]
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 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 […]
How to pay off Debt Faster Australians have extremely high debt and while most of our debt is mortgages we still have a lot of debt as loans and credit cards. Debt is debilitating. It means you pay more for things in the long run and prevents you from being able to take up many other […]
Is it possible for a family to live for free? I want you to think about how you live, your lifestyle and how it might be possible to do some of what you do for free. I know it is easier for singles and there are various articles about single people living for free, but […]
20 Meals you can make from Leftover Sausage How often do you have one or two sausages leftover after dinner? Usually, they’ll get eaten cold the next day, but did you know you can make a variety of meals with 1 sausage? For more ideas on leftovers, 100 frugal recipes and tips for every area […]
The following is a post from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. It’s an incredible debt story I helped them with so I asked if I could share it. I have added some notes in Italics and links that might help. Last year things looked dire for us – $90,000 in debt with debt […]
What to Grow in Your Garden to Save the Most Money Which plants give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to producing food? It will depend on what you eat and enjoy, what you want to preserve and the price of food but the following yield quickly, are easy to grow […]
What if you Could get Your Groceries for Free? How Much Could you Save? Groceries take up a huge chunk of the household budget. Below I have shared discount codes, coupons and tips to reduce your groceries. For more frugal tips, over 100 frugal recipes, ideas for leftovers and ways to make money check out […]
What can you get for Free on Your Birthday? Make your birthday fun and free with all these Australian birthday freebies! Be aware, most of them require you to be a member or to have joined well before your birthday, so sign up now! Check your local area too, as many places have freebies or […]