My latest posts as they are published!
Penina Petersen is dishing up ways to save money on groceries including fast lunch hacks It can be a task managing to get lunches done for the week. It’s a lot of work, lugging groceries to and from home, not to mention packing kids’ school lunches. That’s only a snippet of the hats us mum’s…
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.
Why is it that people assume that your passion project is simply that, a passion? If you’re seeing great potential in your side hustle, it could be time to take the leap and turn this passion project into a fully-fledged business. But before you draft your resignation letter to terminate your day job, you should…
Deciding to change careers or finding a rewarding one depends on many factors. These include age, talents and work ethic. Choosing a dream career might seem daunting if you are at a crossroads in your life. Puzzling over the possibilities and weighing options can be overwhelming. Approximately 50% of people don’t succeed in finding their…
You’ve probably been taught that “money can’t buy happiness” – but is that really true? Nope. As it turns out, money can actually buy happiness – sometimes. How is that possible? It isn’t like you can just march into the local Woolworths store and toss a bundle of happiness in your shopping cart along with…
New Money Smart figures show that holidays account for $77 in the average Australian household’s weekly budget, adding up to a total of $4,004 a year. Prices for flights, car hire and accommodation peak in December and January, making the annual summer holiday and expensive exercise for families. Here are some simple tips to save…
Many first-time home-buyers express an interest in buying modular (or prefabricated) homes. These are not a new concept in the construction industry. But, modern house plans have only recently gained popularity. Technological advancements are a major influence. But the main reason for the rise in interest is due to a few factors. Modern consumers are…
As the year comes to a close many of us are dreaming of a holiday in 2020. And it’s hard to juggle budgets and find holiday money with the expense of Christmas looming. However, there’s good news from Agoda.com to make it easier for you to plan and budget for your holiday. Because Agoda.com is the first online digital travel booking platform to enable Australians to book and…
As part of my quarterly money cleanse, I’m taking a look at the best mobile phone plans on the market today. My tradie hubby is a massive phone person. He’s always wheeling-and-dealing with suppliers and customers. As a writer I’m desk-bound most days. When I’m not, I’m checking email messages and notifications on my phone. So,…
I’m a clean freak and admit I do come from a family of clean freaks. I’m also a chronic hayfever sufferer. I’m the person walking around with a hand over my nose, telling people not to shake carpets or unsettle any dust. Until recently, I didn’t know how dirty the air was. Read on to…
