How to Save Money Fast on a Low Income
Taking care of day-to-day expenses can be really challenging on a low income. It also seems impossible to make significant progress with your savings account. It can become frustrating if you’ve set your financial goals such as putting down a house deposit or buying a car. However, there are creative ways to save money and […]
How to Save Money Online Shopping
Online shopping has plenty of advantages: it’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s convenient. When you think of something you need or want at midnight, you can click a few buttons and buy it instantly – no relying on yourself to remember when you wake up the next morning! But the things that make online shopping […]
How to Make Extra Money from Home During a Global Pandemic
Plenty of people are doing it tough during the coronavirus pandemic. The unemployment rate hit a 21-year high of 7.4% in June 2020, with the Reserve Bank of Australia forecasting it could reach up to 10% by December. Many of us will continue to struggle even when the world is recovering from the aftermath. So, […]
Top 8 Tax Traps to Watch Out For
For many of us, tax time is an exciting chance to get some money back and maybe splurge on something we’ve been wanting all year. But if you fall into one of these tax traps and get caught, your financial relief can rapidly spiral into money troubles. Here are 8 examples of mistakes and things […]
Is Online Shopping Sending You Broke?
In the current climate, online shopping is more prevalent than ever, as lockdowns and coronavirus fears force many Australians to turn to the internet for more of their needs and wants. Make no mistake though – online shopping was well on the rise before COVID-19 existed. According to this Australia Post report, 2018 saw the […]
How Credit Scores Actually Work
Credit scores are important; they affect the kind of loans we can access in the future. But how does a credit score work? How is credit rating determined? How is credit score calculated? And can you change it? It’s time to take a deeper look at this important score that affects so much of our […]
How to Budget Money as a Student
University life is expensive, so knowing how to budget your money is more important than ever before. For some, being at university is the first time living out of home, which comes with a lot of new expenses and responsibilities. If you’re not sure how to budget as a uni student, we have some answers […]
Credit Cards for Beginners
There’s a lot to know about credit cards, whether you’re thinking of getting one or you want to learn more about the card (or cards) you have. To help you out, we put together a simple credit card guide to help you use a credit card with confidence. The Difference Between a Credit Card and […]
How Much Could You Save If You Quit Drinking?
When you want to save money, you need to look at every aspect of your life and spot any unnecessary spending. Alcohol spending is a great choice to cut out or at least minimise, since for most people it’s not a must-have item – it’s just a small luxury to enjoy every now and then. […]
10 Hacks to Save Money Around the House
We’re all looking for clever money-saving hacks we can implement at home without drastically changing our lifestyles. Here are 10 to help you on your way. 1. Use the food you already have We all have food in the back of the cupboard or pantry that we just keep forgetting to cook. Take a Sunday […]