‘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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Aussies still getting sucked in by scammers

Wilson Luna: If you’ve ever sat up with friends or family swapping scary stories, you know they can be great for thrills and chills. But that’s because the stories aren’t true! Unfortunately, the threat of getting scammed is very real – these are the scary stories that can actually happen! Do you know how to protect yourself from the clever crooks who really are out to get you? Read More

The 30 Day Money Diet - week four

Your Family Your Money: Week four of the 30 Day Money Diet is all about getting more for less when it comes to the fun things in life - how to have a great night out and still save money, how to get your entertainment costs under control and how to de-clutter your house and wardrobe to ensure that you get the most out of everything you own. And that might just mean doing some shopping! Read More

How to cope with the rising cost of everything

Analaura Luna: We've all heard stories about when you could buy anything you wanted for next to nothing and while some of those stories might have been exaggerated a little, there’s no denying that life is getting more expensive, and it's never been more important for families to have some strategies for dealing with the rising cost of 'everything' ... Read More

Is Gen Y the Debt Generation

Wilson Luna: Gen Y - they're technologically savvy, open-minded and focused on creating a healthy work/life balance. They avoided the fashion disasters of the 70s, faced down the Millennium Bug and they've got their whole future ahead of them. But unfortunately, Gen Y has something else that's a whole lot less encouraging - an enormous amount of debt ... Read More

The 30 Day Money Diet - week three

Your Family Your Money: Week three of the 30 Day Money Diet is all about getting your important accounts, insurances, superannuation and credit debt sorted out - and while easily overlooked, these can be the most important things you can do to protect and improve your family's financial situation. Read More

The 30 Day Money Diet - week two

Your Family Your Money: Week 2 of the 30 Day Money Diet is all about your house and everybody in it! This week we tackle the 'tough' issues - how you can keep everyone in the house looking good, feeling great and having fun and still make great savings! Find out how much your family can save this week, just by making some small changes that will give you big results ... Read More

The 30 Day Money Diet - week one

Your Family Your Money: Week one of the 30 Day Money Diet is all about taking on what can be a family's biggest expenses - groceries, utilities, travel and shopping! But the great news is that this week's biggest results can come from making some small and simple changes. Read More

The 30 Day Money Diet - how to save at the salon

Louise Blake: Getting your hair done should be a relaxing and pampering experience – but how often have you spent your entire time at the hairdresser worrying about how much it’s going to cost by the time you’re finished? These tips are designed to show you how to get the beautiful locks you want, without emptying your bank account to do it! Read More

Claim your share of Australia's 'missing' money

Analaura Luna: Imagine bringing in the mail one afternoon, and finding a letter from a solicitor hidden in among all the bills and junk mail. It says that you are the only heir for an ridiculously rich, long-lost relative, and they just left you their entire fortune in their Will. You’re a bit sceptical at first, but it all checks out – and now you’re ridiculously rich, too ... Read More

The food waste costing Australians billions

Analaura Luna: A recent study found that food wastage is costing Aussie families billions of dollars every year, with the average household throwing away 585 kilograms - or over $1,000 worth - of food annually. Take a look at our simple tips that will help you to stop throwing your hard-earned money away! Read More