Sometimes, saving money as a family isn’t just about earning more cash or writing up a budget that everyone can get involved with. One of the best things that any family can do to set themselves up for success each month, is figure out where they should stop wasting cash on things they don’t really … Read more
If there is one rule that bears repeating when it comes to financial stability, it’s having an emergency savings fund.
Bad credit can negatively affect you in so many different ways. It can not only stop you from getting that dream house you were planning to buy, but it can also prevent you from buying a car or from renting an apartment. It can hinder your ability to buy all sorts of products and services. … Read more
When you look around your home do you see clear floors and tidy surfaces or do you see piles of toys, books, clothes and general clutter? Our home is a mixture of the two, though my ideal would still be a tidier version of what we have today. That’s because I follow the guides of … Read more
Sports betting is one of the most widely practised forms of betting and is currently on the rise in all of Australia. Although this notable game-type-gambling is one of the best ways to pass some extra time on your hands, many people also pay homage to sports betting due to the fact that for an … Read more
With the expensive Christmas period over, now’s the time to rejuvenate your funds. Although much of this will be gained by your primary income and budgeting, it’s also worth utilising some other money-makers — such as PPI claims and selling unwanted belongings — that will give your finances a significant boost. The beginning of a … Read more
Christmas is already a distant memory and slowly but surely life is returning to ‘business as usual’. Our bank accounts are still aching from the constant battering they received in the run-up to Christmas and now we are at it again with the January sales. Have you ever actually stopped to think what are the … Read more
Mums for whom family is the core of their lives can feel confused regarding which road to take when loved ones are going through a hard time financially. On the one hand, we can feel tempted to help them out of their bind by lending money: on the other hand, money can change relationships in ways … Read more
The cost of raising a child is estimated to be a staggering $233,610, according to the Department of Agriculture. Believe it or not, that figure only represents the cost of raising a child to age 17. It doesn’t include college tuition or related college expenses, a number that could be well into the six-figures if … Read more