budget

If you’ve ever put on a little weight and your belt has been too tight around your waist, you will get an understanding of a “tight” budget in terms of managing money. Discover two simple ways to save money fast right here. Here’s the analogy and logic: Put on weight and you will barely fit…

We all know that recycling benefits the environment. But if we get smart about recycling, it can also benefit our home budget. Don’t just separate your trash for recycling – think about how you can re-use things. These 5 nifty recycling tips will save you money, and help to keep your home as clean as…

If you are a regular reader of my blog you will know how much I love to travel. I have circumnavigated this glorious globe of ours twice. In my younger days I purchased several of those terrific world tickets that allow you to keep travelling and flying as long as you keep moving in one…

Saving on Christmas food is easy with a few common sense tips from the Savings Room. I recently delivered Christmas food budgeting tips in the Herald Sun. Read the story here. 

  A budget is a must if you want to save money. Trying to  achieve financial goals is a flawed plan without a budget in mind. Creating a plan that works  is only half the job. Sticking to the plan is the vital part of financial goal-setting. This action is often the most challenging when it…

You don’t have to break the bank to create a breathtaking outdoor living space. With a little ingenuity and inventiveness, anyone can bring a new vibe to a tired space. Read on for some tips on how to achieve the latest look for less. Or get a professional in to do it, such as Additions…