‘Money management’ is something that we all do every day – usually without even thinking about it. Great money managing skills can make the difference between barely making ends meet and having the lifestyle you want – and the good news is that these skills can definitely be learnt and it’s never too late to get started on improving your money management! These articles will help you to brush up your money managing skills so that you’ll be prepared for anything life throws at you – as well as showing you some great money management strategies to use to get more out of your money, so you can get more out of your life!
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Home business basics

Wilson Luna: Succeeding in business is all about setting strong foundations and if you’re planning on working from home it’s important to set everything up from the start to give yourself the greatest chance of success, starting with making sure that you tick these important items off your ‘to do’ list! Read More

Your business doesn't need to be unique - just the best

Wilson Luna: You don't need a totally unique idea to have a successful business - you just need to have a good idea, put your unique spin on it and then execute it excellently ... Read More

Do you need to get ready for recession

Wilson Luna: While Australia was reasonably well insulated from the effects of the GFC, we're not completely detached from global markets, and with many countries struggling with economic turbulence, it's time for Australia to get ready to deal with whatever comes our way financially. Read More

Where did all the money go

Wilson Luna: Do you wonder where all your money is going? Well, new ABS figures on Australian household expenditure have just been released, and they contain all sorts of fun facts about the items that we Aussies like to spend our cash on. But before you start taking these numbers as 'gospel' about where your money's going right now, there's something you should know … Read More

Great skin on a shoestring

Analaura Luna: How many of us have a cupboard full of beauty products we used once and then forgot about? It’s a common problem, and it’s costing the average Aussie woman about $840 a year. If you’re sick of buying products that don’t deliver, it might be time to change your beauty routine and getting great skin at an affordable cost is all about knowing the facts and skipping the hype. Read More

Great last-minute holiday savings

Wilson Luna: It’s summer and the school holidays are almost here, and for many families that means it’s time to get in a bit of travelling. If you’ve been planning your trip all year, that’s great – and you’re probably all set to go. But what about those of us who’ve been a little bit slack about plotting out this year’s great getaway? Is it still possible to find ways to make the family holiday affordable, even as the clock ticks down to the day you want to leave? Read More

Stress Less this Christmas Day

Analaura Luna: We all wish sitting down to Christmas lunch with our loved ones was a wonderful experience, but sometimes it can be a little grim! With all the preparation, cooking and cleaning up involved, getting everyone together for that one meal can turn into a real nightmare. This Christmas, why not do things a little differently – with a bit less work and a lot more fun! Read More

Get fit by 'accident' - without breaking the bank

Analaura Luna: Do you want to get fit, feel better, look better and live longer, but find that fitting exercise in your day is too time consuming and too expensive? Well, that’s what you may have heard – but the truth is that you might be getting a bit more exercise in your daily routine can be easier than you think, and it doesn’t need to cost you a cent … Read More

Freshen up your finances

Analaura Luna: We’ve all put off the spring cleaning from time to time, but when it comes to financial spring cleaning, doing it now could have some big benefits. And just between us – isn’t making your money work harder for you more fun than cleaning up your house? Read More

Click to save - put your money where your mouse is

Wilson Luna: Love to shop, but still want to save? With a little help from modern technology you can put your money where your mouse is and have the best of both worlds! Online shopping is booming, and with the great savings to be made, it's easy to see why we're falling in love with 'Windows' shopping! ... Read More