Entries from August 2008

August 18, 2008

10 Finance Tips for Working Families

We tend to assume these days that it is necessary for both parents to work in order to keep the family going. You may find that this is not necessarily so if you take a hard look at the facts. Here are some tips to help you.

Consider the cost of working: You may not be [...]

August 18, 2008

5 Secrets To Saving Money

With the news constantly reminding us about the financial downturn that is happening, its probably time to start making some savings for the future. It’s easy to spend but harder to save, but there are 5 secrets to saving money that will make saving simpler for everyone.
1) In life, it is always easier to head [...]

August 16, 2008

Emergency Fund: Should I Have One?

There was a point in my life where I thought that having an emergency fund was like taking away my money, but soon I realised it is the other way round. Having an emergency fund is more beneficial than you can imagine.
For example, if an emergency happened that cost you around $1000 – what would [...]

August 1, 2008

Top 5 Saving Tips For A Longer Holiday

You work hard all year to get your big holiday vacation and then it feels like it’s over before its even started. Holidays move so quickly that it is easy to wish for a longer break. You may feel that long vacations are for the mega rich and gap year students but with careful planning, [...]