28 Simple Ways To Improve Your Finances

28 simple ways to improve your finances

Not having enough finances can be super stressful. It’s not something we tend to talk about. Money is still a taboo topic for many and off-limits during conversations. It’s time to change that.

How To Keep Warm In Winter Without Blowing Your Energy Bill

How to keep warm in winter without blowing your energy bills

With energy prices going through the roof and cold weather well and truly upon us, it is important to think about how we can keep warm in winter. No one wants to choose between putting food on the table or putting the heater on. We all deserve adequate comfort in our homes when the temperature […]

How To Save Money On Private School Fees

Melanie Wegener Paying for a private school education is something that many parents prioritise. They are not always high-income earners but choose to sacrifice in other areas to afford this. They may live in a smaller house or cheaper suburb, delay house improvements, holiday locally and rarely eat out. Education is important to them so […]

Why Keeping Up With The Joneses Can Steal Our Joy

Fancy house and car

It’s only human to want what others have. We compare ourselves to others without even realising it. Have you noticed the growing pressure to spend more and own nice things? I feel like there are growing expectations for us to have a high standard of living. I think that some of us want the first […]

12 Money Saving Tips For Parents

So many ways to save money along your parenting journey

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:

10 Ways To Save Money At Christmas

Melanie Wegener Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of year, right? For many of us, however, this season is far from that. We may feel lonely or isolated, grieving those who are no longer with us, struggling with health issues or dread awkward family gatherings. For others, the added financial pressure is extremely stressful. We […]