Raid the Kitchen for Your Beauty Needs
Everyone likes to look good, but nobody wants to pay the shockingly high price of fancy treatments and expensive lotions. The next time you run out of face mask, hair treatment or eye cream, take a...
View ArticleLaundry for Less
It’s the never-ending task… laundry. Seems as soon as I finish a load, there is another waiting to be done. And as soon as I put away all the clothes, more are thrown into the laundry basket to be...
View ArticlePlan that Party: Financially Friendly Fun
Throwing a party can be great fun, but paying for it isn’t so enjoyable. If fear of the cost is keeping you from hosting a gathering for friends, stop worrying and start planning. You can have a great...
View ArticleWhy Should You Retire Abroad?
Retirement is an exciting part of life, contrary to the cartoons and television shows that pretend it’s sheer boredom. Not only are you gaining freedom from the working life, but adventurous types now...
View ArticleSpring Getaways on the Cheap
For many families the coming of spring heralds more than better weather: it means a getaway trip. On the other hand, many of us are also feeling the ill effects of the economic downturn. Does that...
View Article6 Personal Finance Tips from Our Elders
According to a survey featured in the Sydney Morning Herald on April 21 2010, more young Australians see themselves as lifelong renters now than ever before, as their prospect of home ownership dims...
View ArticleCutting Down on Medication Expenses for Seniors
Many senior citizens spend thousands of dollars each year on medication to treat chronic ailments like diabetes, rheumatism, hypertension and heart disease. While one cannot avoid seeking treatment for...
View ArticleMeals for Less: Great Food, Great Price
Every time I go through the check out at the grocery, I am amazed at how much money I spend there. It’s crazy and depressing, and sometimes I wonder how I can possibly put together a decent meal...
View ArticleFrugal Private Health Insurance Comparison
When money is tight, private health insurance may seem like an expensive luxury. In Australia, we are lucky enough to have a great health care system in the form of Medicare, but it doesn’t cover every...
View ArticleDo It Yourself: A Guide to Frugal DIY
Everywhere in the media, people are telling you to save money by doing it yourself. Whatever “it” is, you are expected to become an instant expert, complete the task alone, and save a bundle while...
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