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Category: Save Money
Save money with some great money saving tips and stories. Learn to differentiate between cost and value and also understand that the cheaper option is not always the best.
This is a collection of my posts on how to save money and make better money decisions. Not everything will apply to you, but read these with an open mind and try to see what you can apply to your own life.
Of course, saving money is only one side of the equation. Earning more and increasing your income ability is vital. You do however need to strike a balance and work on areas where you can make a difference.
So if right now you cannot earn more money, then focus on how to save money.
Take charge of your money and understand exactly where you’re spending it.
Grocery shopping tips
Want to make your money stretch? Here are 6 grocery shopping tips to help you save time, money and even energy! Okay, maybe I'm over-selling here, but you sure can make your shopping trip more efficient. 1 - Know your…
Why save money?
This site is all about saving, budgeting and in general taking charge of your money. But saving is hard and requires you to make sacrifices. Why save money though? Is it really worth the effort? You might think that it's…
Split bills
Split bills can be a bit of a touchy subject, especially when it works out completely unfair. I'm talking about when a bunch of friends go out for dinner and some people order the expensive food and drink whilst others…
Find Extra Money
We’d all love to find extra money I’m sure, so here are some steps to literally find it. From your bank statement, payments, insurance and budget.
Calculate savings from extra loan payments
Have you ever wondered whether it is worth making extra payments into your home-loan account? And is there a way to actually calculate savings from extra loan payments? These may seem tricky but it's actually quite easy to calculate! In…
When saving isn’t saving
I am constantly looking at how and where I spend my money and deciding whether what I am doing is worth it or not. There needs to be balance between enjoying live but at the same time living well within…
How much is your coffee costing you?
I love coffee! The very thought of drinking less makes me quiver with fear. But, sometimes one must take the emotion out of decisions and just look at cold, hard facts. How much is my coffee costing? In a previous…