Tips on how to be a better you
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…
Just when you thought the pregnancy was over, the work begins. No-one tells you about the work to come, when bubs is kicking and gurgling in your lovely tum-tum. For many mums – pregnancy is glorious. The days spent on the couch, feeling a little kick will never be back once bubs is out. These…
Guest Post: A vacation at a tropical destination, oh what joy! The sun, the cocktails, the warm wind tangling your locks – there are only a few things in life that can top that. As you take your pick of the numerous tropical destinations, there are many factors to consider when it comes to the…
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…
If you motor up highways everyday or just paid for rego, you’ll know how expensive cars can be. Or if you bought a brand new car recently, you’ll get how you just threw thousands of dollars out the driver window the minute you left the car lot. Most of us (especially us mums) would be lost without…
Lose any old notions about your car. If you’re living in your car and counting lost dollars, take a moment to stop and smell the savings. These simple tips will help you keep your salary and shift your wallet into gear. Here’s a staggering statistic from news.com.au: “AUSTRALIAN households are now spending up to $22,000…
Cars are money-sucking monsters. There’s no rocket-science here. Australian registration now averages above $700. Here are some ways we are adding to the cost of owning a car in petrol: Burning up highways doing drop-offs Stuffing your car with grocery shopping Commuting to work at rush hour Filling your car at the servo with petrol…
When people think about financial health, they consider saving money or investments. But did you know financial health is also aligned with physical health? A recent study from the Business School at Washington University proved this: People who think about their future finances value their health more. A Duke University study relaxed people…
Family holidays never fail to get my loved ones jumping with excitement. We’re always up for an excuse to escape the hammers and nails at home – that pesky renovation! We love to rest it up and relax in exotic locations. Not that we get to do it much – but gosh it’s nice to…
It’s the little less exciting consumer items that all add up. These are the expenses we don’t care one hoot about because they’re boring. But not watching or monitoring these is like driving down a highway and throwing your cash out the driver’s window. I love solving any problem that can burn a hole in…
