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Saving Money on Weight Loss

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:48:51 +1300

If you’ve ever spent money on weight loss programs, pills, shakes, energy bars or the like – and you DIDN’T succeed in the long run, don’t be surprised, the world is full of us. The ultimate solution to weight loss is completely free.

The Frugal Female’s Guide to Pampering

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:15:34 +1300

Just because you’ve decided to live a more frugal life, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on life’s little pleasures. You just need to look outside the salon to find them.

Feeding The Family For Less (Making The Most Out Of Mince)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:22:45 +1300

Aah, mince – it has long been one of the more economical choices in the meat section - an old favourite with families who are on a monetary diet. Luckily, it’s also probably one, if not THE, most versatile sources of protein from your supermarket’s butchery.

Saving Money - Knowing Your Habits

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:37:51 +1300

Ever heard the saying, “Watch your pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.”? Most of us fritter away our money in many different places – it doesn’t go in large lump sums (although it can) - it disappears quietly with that $5 cup of coffee on the way to work, a snack from the

Adorable, Affordable Christmas Gifts Under $20

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:52:01 +1300

The number one rule of gift shopping on a budget is SHOP EARLY. The closer you get to Christmas, the less time you have, the more desperate you become and the more likely you are to blow your budget on something, ANYTHING that will cross one more name off your list. I know, becaus

Saving on Electrical Goods – The Easy Way

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:36:59 +1300

Here is the one step, no hassle, works-every-time way to save on electrical goods. Are you ready?
The easy way to save money on electrical goods is...drum roll please....ASK.

It’s that diabolically simple.

Negotiating on Price – Honing the Haggle

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:45:11 +1300

If you want to save money successfully, it pays to be able to haggle. If you’re not a natural negotiator (not many of us are), here are some tips on getting the best deal.

Waste Less, Save More

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:06:18 +1200

When you can’t or don’t want to exchange the product you’re using for a cheaper product – there are still ways you can save money – by using your preferred brand more fully! Here are four frugal living tips I managed to google across today that fall into the “Oh, really! Never though

Everyday Saving with the World Wide Web

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:58:05 +1300

If you want to save money – you’re already in the perfect position to do it, right in front of your computer with a world of information and money saving features at your fingertips. Are you making the most of what the web has to offer in the way of saving money?

Budgeting For Your Wedding

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:01:59 +1300

In October this year, my partner and I have decided to finally tie the knot officially. We’ve also made another important decision; we’re NOT going into debt to do it. We’re going to have the wedding of our dreams for under $5000 (40-50 guests).