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Do you think you know enough about how to save money in Australia without busting a gut? If not, it is a good idea to start learning and becoming the money guru you’ve always wanted to be.

Byline author: Bessie Hassan Christmas is just around the corner and Aussies are tipped to spend $464 on presents alone, equivalent to $8.8 billion nationwide. Though it’s nice to spoil your loved ones, it can be deceptively easy to overspend during the festive season. Decorations, entertaining, gifts and food can all add up, and you…

When people think of saving, their first thought is to pull out a piggy or deposit money into a savings account. Or they might ask a friend how to invest in stocks or bonds, or get into buying real estate. But this isn’t the only way people can put their savings on steroids. Think outside…

If you’ve ever carried a heavy backpack up a hill, you’ll understand the feeling of having a debt collector on your back. If you feel weighed down by the dread of debt, don’t worry – you are not alone. Lots of Aussies are feeling the pinch. That’s because they’re throwing their hard-earned money into the…

If you live where winter temperatures drop below freezing for long periods of time, listen in. The risk of pipes freezing is a major concern. Professionals like the Plumbing Detectives, a busy plumber in Lane Cove, have seen this a thousand times. They’ve sent us a few suggestions to protect pipes from freezing up your…

Over the course of a lifetime we make some big purchases. From cars to holidays, we spend too much. Here are some money saving tips you can use for saving on three of the biggest ticket items. Car  Image Source  Buying a car is exciting but it can be expensive. The problem most of us…

One thing that really gets my goat is waste. Food waste. Wasting time and money. The list goes on. There are plenty of ways to minimise waste, with composting and recycling being two popular ones. Here’s a quick list of tricks and tips, to help minimise your household waste while you stack some cash. Image Source Reduce There’s a…

Australian consumers are working hard. They’re bringing good dollars through the door, yet many still struggle to put dinner on the table or pay bills on time. There are plenty of ways to cut down and one way is to reduce the running costs of your home. Maintenance can be costly too. Your humble house…

We could all do more. Eat better. Go for a run again soon. Call someone we love. Life is crazy and time is a luxury. We’re also guilty of making excuses too. Here are 20 excuses people make daily (from Lifehack.Org). I’ve written alternatives in brackets to show the impact of negative thinking. I’m too old…

Some experts suggest people should save up to 30% of their income. But this goal is lofty. The majority of punters will find this unrealistic with the cost of living now. Consumers struggle to put food on the table, let alone put savings away each week. 1. Don’t leave yourself short No individual, couple or…