Tag Archives: money

Last month I wrote an article on 10 Ways to Cope with the Rising Cost of Living as a Single Mum, which you can read here, and sticking with the money theme for this month, I thought I would take… 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 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 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 >

Teaching your kids about finances is a gradual process that requires persistence and patience. It starts as early as preschool age when kids first witness the buying and selling of items for money. By this stage, children need to understand… 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 >

There are 3 very big reasons why we should switch to wrapping our gifts in fabric (furoshiki method) instead of paper.  1: Time How often have you found this not only time-consuming task but also frustrating one? If the gift… 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 >