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10 simple life-hacks to help you spend less on clothes

Last year I went the whole year without buying clothes. My self-imposed ban included everything from shoes, underwear and accessories.

Why I’m now proud to be frugal

Being good with your money does not mean being cheap and going without. The frugalista life is a stylish, creative and above all joyful existence.

How to stop buying Christmas gifts without being called a grinch

Imagine Christmas Day without the discarded wrapping paper and the stress of storing a pile of brand new stuff. I gave up giving Christmas gifts years ago, and I've never looked back.

How to stop your power bill from heating up this summer

Avoid a hefty power bill right after Christmas by keeping cool with these low-tech energy hacks from Tamara DiMattina.

Swap, deposit, sell: five tips to save money and the earth

There are lots of good causes that cost money, so how refreshing is it to find one that not only saves money but makes some and helps out the environment?

How I started the Buy Nothing New movement

Eight years after establishing Buy Nothing New Month, founder Tamara DiMattina is finally seeing a shift in the tide of consumerism.

Electric car maker BYD share price has jumped 500% in 10 years

BYD recently grabbed headlines when it was reported that Warren Buffett's $232 million initial investment in the company is now worth about $1.6 billion.

How to know if your fund is really an ethical investment

Investing responsibly doesn't necessarily mean compromising on returns. Here's how you can make the switch to ethical investing without sacrificing growth.

Why energy prices will fall, with or without the new NEG

The federal government has claimed that the National Energy Guarantee will deliver a $550 saving to household energy bills. It won't.

‘We only fill one bin a year’: meet the zero waste family

Nic Turner and her family have ditched plastic, taken up minimalism and composting, and reduced their waste so much they fill just one garbage bin a year.
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