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Category Archives: Financially Savvy Fridays
Frugal Friday: It Doesn’t Always Matter If You Have The Money Now
One of the biggest financial mistakes I used to make (sometimes still do), and I see others make, is spending because they have the money right now. I’ve seen people have a $5000 tax return so they book a family vacation … Continue reading
Frugal Friday
Every corner you turn there are shops/restaurants/cafes/pharmacies/chemists, all of who sell food. Purchasing food has become so easy, no longer do we need to bake muffins, make sandwiches or fry our own chips. If we run out of bread, no … Continue reading
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Extreme Frugality – Week One
Just a quick note, the diaper/nappy post will be up next week because I am still waiting for the nappy companies to get back to me! Monday I’ll go ahead with or without…! “We don’t need to increase our goods … Continue reading
Living Below Your Means Shouldn’t Be A Strange Concept
When I first posted about my decision to follow extreme frugality via a beans & rice budget, I expected a few questions, however I was inundated by questions via email. I responded to the questions as best I could, but by the … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
This week I’m going to discuss the belief that if the worst happens financially {aka you lose your job}, you can simply scale back your financial commitments, in particular all the extra treats that you pay for each month. Time and time again people … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
Today’s financial post is all about TREATS. You know: phones, dinners out, facials, new tools, pedicures, nice new nail varnish/polish, coffee from that favourite coffee shop, weekends away & lunches out with friends, aka TREATS. And here is something I’ve noticed … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
Today I thought I’d blog about cell phones/mobile phones. I think I’ve come to see there are three main issues with mobile phones: People view them as a need People find it hard to exhibit self control once they have one … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
The theme for this week’s Financially Savvy Friday is Making Your Home A Haven! I posted a little bit about my evening routine in yesterday’s post, but one of the key ways I’ve found to save money is to make … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Fridays – If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
You don’t… Buy a new house Go on vacation Remodel your bathroom Spend a weekend at the spa Buy hip or unhip things from etsy or amazon Go to Disney Get manicures or pedicures Get your ears or belly pierced Travel across the … Continue reading
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111 Ways To Save Money in 2011 Part II
For the first 20 suggestions see here 21. Keep a gift drawer in your home with a range of lovely gifts bought on sale. Aim to have several months worth of gifts on hand at any one time. 22. Make cards … Continue reading
