budgeting
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How a greywater system can save you money
With the cost of water rising, why not consider a greywater system to recycle water from the shower, the laundry and the bathroom basin?
The real cost of owning a pet
Buying a pet is just the beginning. There are plenty of costs for food, vet bills, micro-chipping, de-sexing, pet insurance, grooming, toys and - if you go away - boarding fees. Once your pet ages, there could be medications, special food and regular vet visits.
Don’t miss out on the schoolkids bonus
The schoolkids bonus replaces the education tax refund.
How much money will you save by switching to LED light bulbs?
LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs are more expensive at the outset but long term you can save serious money.
How to heat your home without hiking your power bill
With temperatures falling and power bills rising, here are some tips to heat your home on a budget.
Gen Y: debunking millennial money myths
Acording to CBA research on Gen Y and money, 92% of respondents were saving to fund future aspirations, and 74% were budgeting daily.
The real reason kids are earning less pocket money
Kids earn around $10 a week in pocket money, on average, according to a survey of over 1000 parents by the Commonwealth Bank. But it's really less than we did as kids thanks to inflation.
Uni students are skipping lectures to make ends meet
A recent student survey found 40% of students felt their paid work was having a negative impact on their studies. Around 23% said they regularly skipped lectures or tutorials to meet work commitments.
When people ask awkward questions about your money
Friends or workmates pushing for salary or debt details? Here are simple, polite ways to set boundaries without making it weird.
How to keep it fair when splitting restaurant bills
It's not fair to subsidise a fellow diner's surf 'n' turf while you're sipping on soup of the day, so how do you negotiate split bills at restaurants?
