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Here are some phrases to ponder today: Home loan interest rates Cost of mortgage insurance House repayment calculator Do phrases like this make your heart sink a little? Do you feel them in the pit of your stomach, like a bad tummy bug? For most people, the word ‘mortgage’ is cringe-worthy. It should be. The…

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…

Have you considered colour coding your family? Here’s the ultimate guide to getting more organised around the home by giving each member in the home their own colour 1. Towels Get organised in the laundry by giving everyone in the house a colour coded towel or you use coloured hooks (you can buy them at $2…

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…

Running a business is a tough gig. You have to be all people. The boss, the receptionist, the cleaner, accounts receivable, payroll and much more. Energy costs don’t help either. If you’re a startup, these can throw a small business over the edge. The good news is you’re not alone. There are plenty of business…

Moving house is not a job to be loved much. Most people feel sick at the thought of it as they think back on their ‘’last move.’ That move was the one that makes for such a great ‘hindsight’ story at parties. You know the stories? The one where the dog got out or someone…

If you are in business, you’ll understand how hard and isolating the business beast can be. If you are like me, you’ll be surrounded by a bunch of friends, family and associates whose eyes glaze over every time there’s mention of a client, an account, a worry, a win or a loss. Point blank: Most…

Business is a hard gig and is not for the faint-hearted. Whether you are planning on leaving your day job or ramping up a start-up read on. When starting up a business, it’s common practice to have to perform most tasks yourself. This means you must do all tasks in unison. Prepare to be the CEO,…

Holidays are much more fun with a little planning. Here’s a comprehensive list of things to do in the school holidays. If the kids are driving you mad and you all need to leave the house this cheat sheet will give you some great ideas for those outings. Busy parents are always looking for cheap things…

If you work in an office or visit your letterbox consider these tips on how to save money and the Earth. Paper is everywhere. But considering our techy age, I’m shocked at the amount of paper still floating around. Here are some quick tips on how to save money while you do some good to the Earth. Start a recycling program Whether…