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We can budget and plan and save, but there’s one overwhelmingly large thing that has the ability to deplete our finances like no other: a big night out on the town. By Georgie Koch A big night out can vary in expense depending on which end of the YOLO scale it falls on. From a… Read more »
We could all use a little extra cash for Christmas and it’s actually pretty easy to earn some. By Alex Soulopoulos As Christmas gets closer, most of us see our bank balances drop significantly as a result of exxy family presents and a few too many late-night dinners and cocktails. This year you won’t be… Read more »
If you’re anything like me, buying groceries is one of your biggest budget blowout areas. If we save on groceries, we’ll free up plenty of cash. I belong to quite a few budgeting Facebook groups (‘course I do) and I’m always amazed when someone pipes up that they spend something like $112 to feed a… Read more »
Can a holiday on a tight budget really deliver? It can if you take these steps to book a budget holiday that doesn’t feel cheap at all. We all know it’s important to take regular holidays to take care of ourselves and those we love. However, what do you do when you need a holiday… Read more »
You don’t have to win big to be a millionaire. Here’s how anyone can save a million dollars – yep, even you. As a nation we love to dream about getting rich quick. Over half of all Australians gamble each year and 8.6 million of us buy lottery tickets. But in the search for the… Read more »
If you find budgeting laborious and hard to stick to, it might just be that your not matching your budgeting methods to your personality and lifestyle. “You mean I have to track every dollar? Every week? On a spreadsheet?!” “Um, why would I want to carry cash around in an envelope?!” “But I want to… Read more »
It’s time to stop ‘getting around to’ pulling in your spending and make some simple changes to save money right now. This minute. According to Credit Suisse’s Global Wealth Report, Australians are the richest people in the world. But it sure doesn’t seem like that. While superannuation and property values have had good gains, slow… Read more »
Take these steps to cut your insurance premiums and you’ll probably save a fortune too. Monday morning this week I set some time aside to look at all the insurance our family is paying each year. I was inspired by articles like this one and this one. On the one hand, I wanted to make… Read more »
As you know I’m all about being sensible with our money, and encourage others to do the same. Still, I reckon there’s a difference between being financially prudent and being a bit of a cheapskate. It’s not a good look. Shirking your round at the bar is one example of a savings strategy that wanders… Read more »
We all need one, but getting the best deal on your mobile phone isn’t always easy. In most households, mobile phones are a big hit on the budget every month. There’s the cost of the phone itself, your phone plan and the accessories… Actually, if you have teens, the phone accessories are probably your biggest… Read more »
