Learning how to budget is something we often aren’t taught in school. If you had parents who weren’t very financially literate this can mean that you had no opportunity to learn about personal finance growing up. Don’t fret, though, because budgeting doesn’t have to be hard, as these simple budgeting hacks will show you. Make …
Congratulations! You have a little one on the way and that’s something to be over the moon about. Something that will bring you back to earth fast is thinking about the cost of having a baby. And according to some studies you could spend as much as $10,000 in the first year alone. So if …
Saving money and budgeting used to be a complicated process of spreadsheets and adding up receipts, hoping you hadn’t made a mistake somewhere along the line. These days, money-saving apps make keeping track of your expenses as easy as falling out of a tree. But with so many savings apps out there, it can be …
Spending quality time as a family doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There’s are plenty of options that a family can engage in together without breaking the budget. Here are seven great things to do in Australia for a family looking to spend under $100. 1) Have a barbecue. For nothing more than the cost …
Like living on the edge of what you can afford? So many of us tend to run our finances to it’s limits these days, but if you fancy making a change, there’s no better time to get started than right now! In this article we’re looking at 4 ways you can cut down on your …
Getting a loan can often seem like the best way to solve your money issues, especially if you’re 100% sure you’ll have the means to pay it back. In this article, we want to explain 3 big mistakes that you need to avoid when you desperately need a loan. Whether you’ve spent too much this …
Finding things a little harder this year? The kids are out of school, your days are filled with more tasks to take care of and far more items to pay for. You’re not alone. More and more parents are turning to quick payday loans for school holidays. Here, we’re pointing out 4 of the main …
Have you got your sights set on the Australian dream… owning a home? Saving for the deposit is undoubtedly the hardest part. Can you ever climb out of the renting game? Yes, you can. Yes, you will. Saving is also made difficult by the increase in house prices, on top of your existing bills. But …
What special ways do you have to save money? Often, we put so much energy into saving money that we are too busy looking at the bigger picture, or constantly monitoring our bank balance. And while that is important, it is the little steps in between that equate to the bigger picture. Continue reading to …
There are countless budgeting tools and apps to help you keep money in your pocket. It is all about finding the right one for you. But, have you heard of the 50/30/20 rule? It works in a similar way to The Barefoot Investor‘s philosophies on saving. And if you haven’t read that bestseller, we suggest …
