Lorna Jane have written a wonderful short article on budgeting with a focus on being realistic when drafting your budget. http://www.movenourishbelieve.com/believe/budget-like-boss-part-two/ I’m still struggling to live within our tight budget but I figure it’s just something I need to keep practicing!! Continue reading
At the beginning of each year I love to write out a list of my goals for the year. It’s also a great time to reflect on the goals you achieved for the previous year. This year on my list I’d like to read more, craft more and work on my photography skills. I was … Continue reading
I can’t believe how many amazing sales are on at the moment! If you haven’t seen already the US outnet.com site is having their massive 80% off clearance. I have spent hours (embarrassing!) pouring over their clearance section adding item after item to my cart. My heart fluttered when I read the tally on how … Continue reading
Here is a great article on some more Black Friday deals from retailers who ship to Australia http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/superannuation/the-black-friday-sales-australians-can-get-in-on/story-e6frfmdi-1227138437493 I think this round of sales may just be more exciting than the Boxing Day sales 😀 Continue reading
Yippee for Black Friday!! Here are some deals & coupon code details: Shoes of Prey – automatic 20% off selected shoes Shopbop – up to 25% off with code GOBIG14 Save the last pinker – 20% off with code XMAS20 My-wardrobe – 50% off all current season (no code required) J Brand – 30% off … Continue reading
It’s almost Christmas again!! While in usually ecstatic around this time of the year, unfortunately my wallet is not… If you’ve been following my posts you would have seen that I did some of my Christmas shopping during the end of financial year sales. For the remaining people on my list I’ve decided to go … Continue reading
Spring had sprung and I am in desperate need of a new summer wardrobe. In particular I have been on the hunt for some mid length shorts. As I was packing away my winter clothes it dawned on me that I had only twice this winter worn my yellow Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss jeans. … Continue reading
These 50 tips for saving money was published on news.com.au on 6 June 2011. http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/money/ways-to-slash-household-costs/story-e6frfmd9-1226069887471 I think I’ve found my savings mojo!! PERSONAL FINANCES 1. Before you can save you must work out how much money you have and how you spend it. You need a realistic budget. Budgeting tools are available at all bank … Continue reading
I came across this article on news.com.au about how to make money. While all the ideas suggested aren’t applicable to me I did manage to get my mortgage interest rate reduced and I am looking around to transfer my credit card to as 0% interest rate card. http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/economy/ten-simple-tips-of-finance-for-making-money/story-e6frflo9-1227057049955 My favourite quote: ‘Work hard. Work smart. … Continue reading
I found this winning article in the Sydney Morning Herald about ways to save on groceries. I often think how rich we would all be if we didn’t have to eat!! What do supermarkets NOT want families to know about saving money? *The most expensive brands, or the ones being promoted heavily, will always be … Continue reading
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