Thanks to Facebook Marketplace, selling secondhand items has never been easier. We can post virtually anything for sale and almost always find a buyer. Selling on Marketplace can be a brilliant way to both part with your excess stuff and make quick cash.
AfterPay and other Buy Now Pay Later Schemes: you either love them or you hate them. Some people love the convenience. They like not having to pay upfront. They can buy what they want, even if they can’t afford it right then and there.
Other people (like me) are not impressed with these schemes. They prey on those who have low financial literacy. They know that customers will spend more money this way. They realise that businesses are slugged with fees but miss out on potential customers if they don’t offer it.
Buy Now Pay Later schemes appeal to people because it seems really easy. It makes the amount to pay seem small. It gives people a false sense of security. It entices customers to buy now and not worry about how they will pay for it. After all, it’s only four easy payments and you don’t have to worry about it now.
Melanie Wegener Murphy’s law suggests that if we have insurance, we probably won’t need to use it. It seems like
Melanie Wegener Paying for a private school education is something that many parents prioritise. They are not always high-income earners
It’s only human to want what others have. We compare ourselves to others without even realising it. Have you noticed
Melanie Wegener Connetix magnetic tiles have earned a reputation for being a popular toy. They are regularly showcased on social
Melanie Wegener The global pandemic of Covid-19 has caused financial hardship for many. Loss of job and income due to
Melanie Wegener When we meet that special someone, we usually make it a priority to get to know them in
Melanie Wegener There will never be a ‘perfect’ time to save money, pay off debt, begin investing, become generous, get
If you’re wondering what all the talk around Pearler is, you’re not alone. It’s the new investing platform, born and
Melanie Wegener Have you heard of WeMoney? It’s a free finance app which was only released to the public for
The transition to becoming a parent is no small feat. From the time that we learn that we are pregnant to when our baby is finally in our arms, we have already begun accumulating the many things we need. For many couples, simply the journey to get pregnant can be fraught with much anguish and cost.
Children are expensive, no doubt about it, but they don’t have to be extravagantly so. I often read articles that attest to the hundreds of thousands of dollars that it takes to raise a child from birth to eighteen. I believe that with intentionality, goal setting and some savvy habits, you can raise wonderful children at a fraction of the cost.
Here are 12 money-saving tips for parents:
Many of us wish we’d known then what we know now. If only… if only… if only. Life is full of moments of hindsight. Know that things can change. You can change. There are a few steps and choices that you can make today that will positively impact your future.
Melanie Wegener There are many misconceptions about money. I often hear things said about money that simply aren’t true. Managing
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