Kiddipedia Financial Support Information
Kiddipedia is passionate about supporting families with helpful, practical and beneficial money management, financial and budgeting support information to help reduce stress and empower you to live your best life. We intend to help you make informed decisions on how to save a dollar or two to make life easier as you raise your children.
The pandemic has caused financial hardship for many families, and managing finances effectively has become increasingly essential. By developing good money management skills, we know families can reduce unnecessary expenses, prioritise spending, promote financial stability and reduce financial distress. Budgeting skills allow families to prioritise expenditures and ensure they live within their means. It also helps to promote financial stability.
Here at Kiddipedia, we offer valuable resources for families to learn about financial management and provide them with the necessary tools and information to thrive and not just survive.
We hope that the advice information we have available on budgeting, managing debt, saving, and investing can help families make informed decisions about their finances and achieve their financial goals.
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Take advantage of your fridge and freezer storage to cut down the weekly grocery bill A trip to the supermarket has never been so expensive. But with the right fridge and freezer and a few food storage hacks, you can… Continue Reading >
Everyone wants to save for something but how you save is all down to you and your habits. Like it or not, we live in a cashless society where paper and coin currency has been ditched for electronic transactions. While… Continue Reading >
As a single parent, saving money can feel like a daunting task. With all the everyday expenses plus raising rent prices and interest rates, it may seem impossible to put money aside for the future. However, there are several strategies… Continue Reading >
Teaching your kids about money can be hard if you never learnt about money yourself. Since it wasn’t part of the curriculum unless amazing teachers took it on themselves to include it (mine did), too many Aussies are clueless when… Continue Reading >
The cost of living has skyrocketed recently, pushing many past their limits. Whatever your circumstances are, you are likely feeling the pinch. Our area went up 56% during the last 2 years making it the most expensive suburb in Queensland…. Continue Reading >
Media brought to you by Royal Selangor As technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it can be tempting to overlook the advantages of more traditional modes of home-based education for our children. While it is undeniable that technology… Continue Reading >
Teaching kids about money is one of the most important things you can do for them. My Parents started teaching me from an early age. It’s a skill that will help them throughout their lives, and it’s something that will… Continue Reading >
Maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home should be simple, but for many families, it’s a source of stress – especially when it comes to the financial side of things. In winter, things get even more tricky, as many Aussie… Continue Reading >
With families feeling a pinch in their wallets due to the rising costs of living, it’s more important than ever to find ways to save money. One such method that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is… Continue Reading >
When it comes to today’s society, a lot of people assume that it’s more difficult to save money. Being able to pay for a grocery shop or a substantial meal out using your phone or smartwatch is now the norm,… Continue Reading >
by Brodie Haupt, CEO & Co-founder of WLTH Many Australian families are beginning to feel the pinch of the RBA’s rate hikes and rising costs of living, with Finder data from February suggesting more than one in eight homeowners… Continue Reading >
As a Food Technologist, it’s always exciting to see what culinary delights and trends will emerge each year. Last year it was bite size portions and mini versions, old-school favourites and the infamous salmon rice bowl thanks to Emily Mariko’s… Continue Reading >
By Lacey Filipich Teaching your children about money is a parent responsibility, for two reasons: We don’t do it well in school. For the record, it’s been explicitly in the Australian curriculum from Years 1 to 10 since 2011, so… Continue Reading >
By Endeavour College Nutrition Instructor and Nutritionist Sophie Scott who designs short online courses on nutrition for Endeavour Short Courses: endeavourshortcourses.edu.au Some Australians are really feeling the pinch at the moment, so what happens to our healthy diet when… Continue Reading >
With rising interest rates and increased costs of living putting pressure on the family bank account it can be difficult to see an end to the cycle of living week to week. One of the things that I have found… Continue Reading >
By Hilary O’Dwyer, CEO, Titian Consulting I work as a virtual CFO for small businesses but I am also the self-appointed CFO in our family of 4. There is always (or should be!) someone that takes on the role… Continue Reading >
What is ‘financial literacy’? Simply put, it’s a term used for being able to make more informed decisions when it comes to money. It’s all about understanding and applying financial skills, including saving and budgeting effectively. Some financial literacy skills… Continue Reading >
As two busy mums running households as well as businesses, can be quite a challenge. From managing work, family, and all of the day to day, it can be overwhelming at times. And we all know that one of the… Continue Reading >
Speak about money Break the generational cycle of money taboo. Many of us would have grown up in families where money wasn’t spoken about. Talk about how hard you must work to earn money and how nothing comes for… Continue Reading >
Let’s face it, shopping for Christmas is often stressful and exhausting and can be quite expensive. However, with the right planning and preparation — Christmas shopping can be both enjoyable and doesn’t need to break the bank. As a marketing… Continue Reading >
by Matt Hern The festive season can be a financially stressful time for many people. One of my favourite ways to create Christmas magic on a budget is to give a gift of each person’s love language. In his… Continue Reading >
63% of Australians stress about money with 54% concerned about the impact of rising interest rates Three-quarters of Aussies shocked by recent electricity and gas bills with 37% struggling to pay bills More people (8% lift) cutting back on discretionary… Continue Reading >
It’s 2022 and things are starting to look up (a little) especially for the travel industry. Most of us haven’t taken a holiday for a least two years and are starting to get itchy feet – however have realised that… Continue Reading >
New Year is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until December 31st to start marking your list of resolutions. The start of a new year is often the opportunity to have a fresh slate, but there… Continue Reading >
Being debt free is a major goal for so many people. If you have consumer debt you’re overspending and to make things worse, you’re paying interest for overspending. According to the Financial Review, in May 2021 ‘31 per cent of… Continue Reading >
By Laundry Expert Nicole Gibson from Soka Australia No matter the season, day of the week or whether you are on holidays, laundry is never cancelled. It can certainly be a never ending and thankless task that every parent… Continue Reading >
Business consultant Olivia Jenkins’ cup is always full, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. At 28, Olivia is a busy mum of three under three, with a thriving business consulting company which she founded in late 2019. Olivia’s… Continue Reading >
It is a fact that with kids comes many more expenses, and if you live in a city like Sydney where everything is expensive it can make things challenging. That is why having a money saving strategy, as well as… Continue Reading >
Written by Alice Zsembery 2020 eh? What. A. Year. Whilst bushfires and the COVID pandemic have affected each and every one of us differently, the fact is that it HAS affected each, and every, one of us. Yet, for many… Continue Reading >
Christmas is just around the corner! Australians spend huge amounts of money on groceries during the holiday period. The Australian National Retailers Association estimates that more than $30 billion is spent each year in the four weeks leading up to… Continue Reading >
by Angela Sibley Assess your financial situation: In tough times, my family and I find it really helpful to sit down and work out what our current financial and future money situations look like. It gives us the opportunity… Continue Reading >
You’ve found out you’re pregnant and probably preparing lists of things you’re going to need for the new baby. Wouldn’t it be helpful to know what is a need and what you can do without? I’ve been a registered midwife… Continue Reading >
By NATASHA JANSSENS Have you ever stopped to ponder about where your stories or beliefs about money come from and how they influence your spending habits? Last weekend, I realised that baby Emma (who is now 10 months old,… Continue Reading >
1 in 3 household finances take a hit due to COVID-19 Many families’ day-to-day lives have changed since COVID-19, and with more kids learning remotely, the stay-at-home lifestyle can easily drive up household bills and expenses. Close to a third… Continue Reading >
By Kirsty Lamont, Director and Money expert at Mozo Whether it’s for an emergency fund or a holiday with the kids, it’s no secret saving money sits on the wishlist of many Aussie families. However, with so many expenses… Continue Reading >
Many people assume a healthy lifestyle means a big hole in the budget. Staying fit requires expensive gym memberships and exercise classes and eating well equals eating into your grocery bill. Wrong. If you actually want to take ownership of… Continue Reading >
Children like to spend money – particularly yours. But however good they are at asking their parent to pay for a magazine or lolly at the supermarket, this is often the extent of their financial awareness. Children hear finance-associated words… Continue Reading >
By Becky Searles – Family Garden Life Hands down, homegrown produce tastes better, is higher in nutrient value, and is the one form of ‘organic’ that you know is real, well that’s if you choose to grow an organic… Continue Reading >
Media brought to you by Spriggy. Every parent wants the best for their child with the hope they have a happy, healthy and prosperous life, and one that surpasses ours. Without knowing it, a parent is a child’s first teacher…. Continue Reading >
Nowadays, children tend to be fond of gadgets (tablets and smartphones) and sophisticated toys that are mostly advertised on the internet, from social media to the web ads. Or simply, children want things because others have them. They notice that… Continue Reading >
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