We all have books that have changed our lives. From adventurous and magical stories as kids, to more thought-provoking books as we age, there are true treasures in every library, bookstore—and now, e-reader. Reading is one of the best ways to learn, and it’s often a form of preferred entertainment. We can curl up with [...]
We all know kids aren’t cheap. First, it’s nappies and bottles and ALL the rest of the stuff. And some more nappies. And of course, you need to clothe and feed them. Can we say cha-ching? Yes, yes, they are worth it, but when money is tight, it’s nice to come up with free (or [...]
Budgeting and saving money for your next holiday doesn’t have to be hard. There are plenty of easy ways to save a few dollars here and there—it can add up quickly to hundreds or thousands of dollars—giving you the cash you need for a holiday away. By making a few changes to your weekly habits, [...]
Selling items you longer need is a great way to make some extra cash. From books and DVDs, to outdoor apparel and furniture, you can rid your living space of unnecessary clutter and make fat cash while doing it. But you have a choice. You can simply list your items for sale on a site [...]
No matter how much money you have in the bank - whether it’s just enough to buy a coffee until the next paycheck or you’re a good little saver and you have that six-month emergency fund socked away, everyone needs to plan their finances. How much you plan versus how much you just wing it [...]
You can learn a lot about personal finances and money by reading books, blog posts, and articles. You can even enrol in a college class or an online course. But one of the most enjoyable ways to learn about money—or anything for that matter—is by listening to podcasts. In Australia alone, podcast listening grew 23% [...]
Debt, unfortunately, often sneaks into our lives. We don’t mean to spend more than what we earn, but there’s that car repair that has to be paid. That unplanned ER visit. Going back to school to further your education, or even taking a trip that went over budget. Whatever the case is, you now find [...]
Heading to the gym isn’t the only way to get fit. At-home workouts are a phenomenal way to stay in shape, without having to drive to a fitness centre. You can even do exercises in the great outdoors—in your backyard or at your local park. From bodyweight resistance exercises (that don’t require any equipment) to [...]
Stuff. It accumulates so quickly around us that sometimes we don’t even see all of it anymore. We pack it up and stick it in a closet, stuff it in a junk drawer, or just plain gloss over it as we go about everyday life. Wouldn’t it feel liberating to find hidden money in that [...]
It happens to everyone. The “oh crud” moment when you realise that a bill needed to be paid two days ago, and it didn’t happen. However, if chronic late payments are common for you, then you’re probably practiced in the ways to rationalise not paying a bill. The hard reasons for not paying them are [...]
