23 Tips to Manage Money and Survive When the Cost of Living Keeps Going Up The cost of living has skyrocketed recently, pushing many past their limits. Whatever your circumstances are, you are likely feeling the pinch. Our area went up 56% during the last 2 years making it the most expensive suburb in Queensland. …
By Sophie Ryan, iSelect spokesperson With the end of the financial year approaching, you may be thinking about your next tax return and the welcome boost it could give your bank account during these tough financial times. But have you ever thought about private health insurance around this time of year? It might surprise you, …
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 …
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 …
There is no getting around the fact that furniture is expensive. However, it is possible to save money when you furnish your home. Here’s how to do just that: 1. Focus on Buying Pieces That Serve More Than One Function When you’re on a tight budget for buying furniture, one of the easiest ways to …
Pregnancy Essentials on a Budget Planning for a baby or when you have just found out you are pregnant is exciting but also for many, financially daunting. I’ve had 4 kids, my older 2 are 13 and 14, my younger two are 2 weeks old and 1 year old. Yes, I had them super close. …
How to Save Money and Your Health as a Single Parent Whether you’re newly single, have been doing it for a while or facing the possibility, these tips will help. *Trigger Warning: this post does mention abuse but doesn’t go into the details. I left an abusive marriage and was single for years. In 2009, …
Tips to Save Money with ALL your School Expenses from Fees to Devices Are you struggling to afford all the school expenses related to your kids going back to school? Education expenses have skyrocketed in recent years with electronics such as iPads becoming essential to your child’s education. Add to that what we have had …