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The Home Improvement Disasters That Can Wreck Your Budget

Life

7 years ago

The Home Improvement Disasters That Can Wreck Your Budget

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Include ‘Fudge Factors’ In Your Budget To Stay On Track

Life

7 years ago

Include ‘Fudge Factors’ In Your Budget To Stay On Track

Eric Ravenscraft

Two Ways To Budget If You Have Irregular Income

Life

7 years ago

Two Ways To Budget If You Have Irregular Income

Taking Care Of Your Finances Doesn’t Have To Take Over Your Life

Life

7 years ago

Taking Care Of Your Finances Doesn’t Have To Take Over Your Life

Eric Ravenscraft

Remember What Money Can’t Change To Cope With Financial Stress

Life

7 years ago

Remember What Money Can’t Change To Cope With Financial Stress

Four Signs You’re On Top Of Your Finances

Life

7 years ago

Four Signs You’re On Top Of Your Finances

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Prioritise Items In Your Budget By Happiness Level

Life

7 years ago

Prioritise Items In Your Budget By Happiness Level

Stress-Test Your Budget With A ‘Financial Fire Drill’

Life

7 years ago

Stress-Test Your Budget With A ‘Financial Fire Drill’

Eric Ravenscraft

Forget What You Deserve, Focus On Your Opportunities

Life

7 years ago

Forget What You Deserve, Focus On Your Opportunities

For A Solid Financial Plan, Find Out Why Money Is Important To You

Life

7 years ago

For A Solid Financial Plan, Find Out Why Money Is Important To You

Personal Finance Is Simple: We Fail When Our Money Lacks Purpose

Life

7 years ago

Personal Finance Is Simple: We Fail When Our Money Lacks Purpose

Avoid ‘Keeping Up With The Frugals’ To Improve Your Finances

Life

7 years ago

Avoid ‘Keeping Up With The Frugals’ To Improve Your Finances

Eric Ravenscraft

Shakeandpay Splits And Converts Expenses While Travelling

Life

7 years ago

Shakeandpay Splits And Converts Expenses While Travelling

Start The Money Conversation With Your Partner With These Questions

Life

7 years ago

Start The Money Conversation With Your Partner With These Questions

Thorin Klosowski

You’re Not Managing Your Finances If You’re Not Tracking Your Expenses

Life

7 years ago

You’re Not Managing Your Finances If You’re Not Tracking Your Expenses

Eric Ravenscraft

Beware The ‘Golden Handcuffs’ Of Lifestyle Inflation

Life

7 years ago

Beware The ‘Golden Handcuffs’ Of Lifestyle Inflation

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The Best Financial Plan Is The One That Motivates You To Take Action

Life

7 years ago

The Best Financial Plan Is The One That Motivates You To Take Action

Eric Ravenscraft

Financial Success Is More Than Maths: It’s About Mindset

Life

7 years ago

Financial Success Is More Than Maths: It’s About Mindset

Spend Less On Food By Starting Your Budget At $0 And Working Up

Life

7 years ago

Spend Less On Food By Starting Your Budget At $0 And Working Up

Ask ‘Did I Need This Yesterday?’ To Avoid Frivolous Purchases

Life

7 years ago

Ask ‘Did I Need This Yesterday?’ To Avoid Frivolous Purchases

Eric Ravenscraft

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How To Program Your Mind To Stop Buying Crap You Don’t Need

Life

7 years ago

How To Program Your Mind To Stop Buying Crap You Don’t Need

1

Create Multiple Streams Of Income In Case You Lose Your Job

Life

7 years ago

Create Multiple Streams Of Income In Case You Lose Your Job

Heather Yamada-Hosley

5

Don’t Rush To Combine Finances In A Relationship

Life

7 years ago

Don’t Rush To Combine Finances In A Relationship

3

Raise Kids That Aren’t Spoiled With Money Lessons On Spending Limits

Life

7 years ago

Raise Kids That Aren’t Spoiled With Money Lessons On Spending Limits

Melanie Pinola

Reframe Spending Money As ‘Making Choices’ To Save More Of It

Life

7 years ago

Reframe Spending Money As ‘Making Choices’ To Save More Of It

Eric Ravenscraft

When To Consider Separating Finances In A Relationship

Life

7 years ago

When To Consider Separating Finances In A Relationship

2

Plan Faster Meals, Not Just Cheap Ones, To Save Money While Cooking

Life

7 years ago

Plan Faster Meals, Not Just Cheap Ones, To Save Money While Cooking

Eric Ravenscraft

The Most Important Personal Finance Rules Never Change

Life

7 years ago

The Most Important Personal Finance Rules Never Change

Eric Ravenscraft

3

How Being Too Open About Money Can Backfire

Life

7 years ago

How Being Too Open About Money Can Backfire

2

Tough Money Questions Kids Ask, And How To Reply

Life

7 years ago

Tough Money Questions Kids Ask, And How To Reply

Buy For The Life You Have, Not The Life You Want

Life

7 years ago

Buy For The Life You Have, Not The Life You Want

Ask ‘What Else Can I Spend This Money On?’ Before Big Purchases

Life

7 years ago

Ask ‘What Else Can I Spend This Money On?’ Before Big Purchases

Eric Ravenscraft

Spend Money On Things You Love, Not Just Like, To Save More

Life

7 years ago

Spend Money On Things You Love, Not Just Like, To Save More

Eric Ravenscraft

Find Common Ground To Initiate A Difficult Money Conversation

Life

7 years ago

Find Common Ground To Initiate A Difficult Money Conversation

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You Decide What ‘Luxury’ Means To You

Life

7 years ago

You Decide What ‘Luxury’ Means To You

2

Create Your Budget With Long-Term Life Goals In Mind

Life

7 years ago

Create Your Budget With Long-Term Life Goals In Mind

Eric Ravenscraft

Consider A Month-Long ‘Money Diet’ To See How Savings Add Up

Life

7 years ago

Consider A Month-Long ‘Money Diet’ To See How Savings Add Up

Set A Fixed Fuel Budget And Save The Excess When Prices Go Down

Life

8 years ago

Set A Fixed Fuel Budget And Save The Excess When Prices Go Down

Eric Ravenscraft

Calculate How Much Of Your Savings A Big Purchase Is Before Buying

Life

8 years ago

Calculate How Much Of Your Savings A Big Purchase Is Before Buying

Eric Ravenscraft

Think About Your Major Impulses, And Avoid Them To Save Money

Life

8 years ago

Think About Your Major Impulses, And Avoid Them To Save Money

Ask Kids What They Want As An Incentive Instead Of Guessing

Life

8 years ago

Ask Kids What They Want As An Incentive Instead Of Guessing

Dave Greenbaum

Subtract Savings From Your Salary Before Expenses To Save More Effectively

Life

8 years ago

Subtract Savings From Your Salary Before Expenses To Save More Effectively

Eric Ravenscraft

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Everything At Once When You Redecorate

Life

8 years ago

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Everything At Once When You Redecorate

Budget For Repairs When Saving Up For A Used Car

Life

8 years ago

Budget For Repairs When Saving Up For A Used Car

Eric Ravenscraft

1

Save An Extra $7976 For Your Child With The $1 A Week Savings Plan

Life

8 years ago

Save An Extra $7976 For Your Child With The $1 A Week Savings Plan

1

Pay Bills With A Credit Card To Reduce Spending And Set A Single Due Date

Life

8 years ago

Pay Bills With A Credit Card To Reduce Spending And Set A Single Due Date

Eric Ravenscraft

2

Use A ‘One Month Ahead’ Budget To Adjust For Irregular Income

Life

8 years ago

Use A ‘One Month Ahead’ Budget To Adjust For Irregular Income

Remember ‘Money Is Permanent’ To Curb Spending Habits

Life

8 years ago

Remember ‘Money Is Permanent’ To Curb Spending Habits

Money

8 years ago

Pennies Is A Colourful, Gesture-Based Way To Track Finances

Thorin Klosowski

Avoid The Phrase ‘I Can’t Afford’ To Maintain Control Of Your Finances

Life

8 years ago

Avoid The Phrase ‘I Can’t Afford’ To Maintain Control Of Your Finances

Apply All Your Bonuses To Principal When You Have High-Interest Debt

Life

8 years ago

Apply All Your Bonuses To Principal When You Have High-Interest Debt

Eric Ravenscraft

Keep Track Of Your Hourly Wage, Even If You’re Salaried

Life

8 years ago

Keep Track Of Your Hourly Wage, Even If You’re Salaried

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Schedule A Date Night With Your Finances To Make Saving More Enjoyable

Life

8 years ago

Schedule A Date Night With Your Finances To Make Saving More Enjoyable

Eric Ravenscraft

Observe The ‘Burger Flipping’ Rule To Keep Your Spending In Check

Life

8 years ago

Observe The ‘Burger Flipping’ Rule To Keep Your Spending In Check

Eric Ravenscraft

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Measure Your Cash Flow By How Much You Keep, Not How Much You Earn

Life

8 years ago

Measure Your Cash Flow By How Much You Keep, Not How Much You Earn

Eric Ravenscraft

Include A ‘Fun Fund’ In Your Budget To Help You Stick To Your Financial Goals

Life

8 years ago

Include A ‘Fun Fund’ In Your Budget To Help You Stick To Your Financial Goals

Write Down Every Time You Spend Money To Trick Yourself To Save More

Life

8 years ago

Write Down Every Time You Spend Money To Trick Yourself To Save More

Melanie Pinola

Compile A Bare-Bones Budget Alongside Your Normal One

Life

8 years ago

Compile A Bare-Bones Budget Alongside Your Normal One

Eric Ravenscraft

2

Decide If Debt Is A Good Or Bad Decision With Two Simple Questions

Life

8 years ago

Decide If Debt Is A Good Or Bad Decision With Two Simple Questions

Eric Ravenscraft

1

Only Borrow Money For Things That Increase In Value

Life

8 years ago

Only Borrow Money For Things That Increase In Value

Eric Ravenscraft

5

Avoid Being ‘House Poor’ By Learning To Be Patient

Life

8 years ago

Avoid Being ‘House Poor’ By Learning To Be Patient

Eric Ravenscraft

8

Zero Out Your Accounts Every Month To Enforce A Zero-Sum Budget

Life

8 years ago

Zero Out Your Accounts Every Month To Enforce A Zero-Sum Budget

Eric Ravenscraft

Use Gift Cards To Stick To Your Entertainment Budget

Life

8 years ago

Use Gift Cards To Stick To Your Entertainment Budget

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Why You Need To Hear The Same Financial Advice Over And Over

Life

8 years ago

Why You Need To Hear The Same Financial Advice Over And Over

Eric Ravenscraft

Have Financial ‘Date Nights’ To Improve Your Relationship With Money

Life

8 years ago

Have Financial ‘Date Nights’ To Improve Your Relationship With Money

How To Stop Fighting About Money With Your Significant Other

Life

8 years ago

How To Stop Fighting About Money With Your Significant Other

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How To Create A More Effective Debt Pay-Down Plan

Life

8 years ago

How To Create A More Effective Debt Pay-Down Plan

Miranda Marquit

How To Better Manage Your Freelance Income

Life

8 years ago

How To Better Manage Your Freelance Income

1

How To Teach Young Kids Budgeting Habits Early On

Life

8 years ago

How To Teach Young Kids Budgeting Habits Early On

The Biggest Money Mistakes We Make, According To Warren Buffet

Life

8 years ago

The Biggest Money Mistakes We Make, According To Warren Buffet

3

How Much Money Should Be In Your Emergency Fund?

Life

8 years ago

How Much Money Should Be In Your Emergency Fund?

Eric Ravenscraft

5

Calculate Your Net Worth While Budgeting To Maintain Perspective

Life

8 years ago

Calculate Your Net Worth While Budgeting To Maintain Perspective

Eric Ravenscraft

Don’t Let Financial Comfort Become Complacency

Life

8 years ago

Don’t Let Financial Comfort Become Complacency

How I Kept Saving Money Even During A Job Loss

Life

8 years ago

How I Kept Saving Money Even During A Job Loss

Map Out Financial Security With The Financial Planning Pyramid

Life

8 years ago

Map Out Financial Security With The Financial Planning Pyramid

Eric Ravenscraft

Tell Us Your Favourite Money-Saving Tip?

Life

8 years ago

Tell Us Your Favourite Money-Saving Tip?

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How Big Numbers Short-Circuit Your Brain And Your Finances

Life

8 years ago

How Big Numbers Short-Circuit Your Brain And Your Finances

1

Stop Trying To ‘Keep Up With The Joneses’

Life

8 years ago

Stop Trying To ‘Keep Up With The Joneses’

Fiona Lee

If You Have A Variable Income, You Need A Variable Savings Plan

Life

8 years ago

If You Have A Variable Income, You Need A Variable Savings Plan

HomeSlice Tracks And Splits Bills, Chores And Supplies For Roommates

Life

8 years ago

HomeSlice Tracks And Splits Bills, Chores And Supplies For Roommates

Mihir Patkar

Five Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Working For Myself

Life

8 years ago

Five Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Working For Myself

Four Tricks For Sticking To Your Financial Resolutions

Money

8 years ago

Four Tricks For Sticking To Your Financial Resolutions

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Four Emotions That Can Destroy Your Finances (And How To Tackle Them)

Life

9 years ago

Four Emotions That Can Destroy Your Finances (And How To Tackle Them)

Kayla Albert

Learn Your Target Net Worth Multiples To Guide Your Savings Plan

Life

9 years ago

Learn Your Target Net Worth Multiples To Guide Your Savings Plan

Eric Ravenscraft

1

How To Stay Sane When You’re Going Through Tough Financial Times

Life

9 years ago

How To Stay Sane When You’re Going Through Tough Financial Times

1

Everything I’ve Learned About Personal Finance In 10 Sentences

Life

9 years ago

Everything I’ve Learned About Personal Finance In 10 Sentences

Trent Hamm

Do You Feel Financially Secure?

Life

9 years ago

Do You Feel Financially Secure?

Don’t Risk Money You Haven’t Mentally Let Go Of Already

Life

9 years ago

Don’t Risk Money You Haven’t Mentally Let Go Of Already

Melanie Pinola

Centre Your Budget Around Buying Freedom Instead Of Things

Life

9 years ago

Centre Your Budget Around Buying Freedom Instead Of Things

Eric Ravenscraft

Base Your Budget On Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs

Life

9 years ago

Base Your Budget On Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs

Melanie Pinola

2

Do Your Grocery Shopping Mid-Week To Save Money

Life

9 years ago

Do Your Grocery Shopping Mid-Week To Save Money

How To Confront And Conquer Five Big Financial Fears

Life

9 years ago

How To Confront And Conquer Five Big Financial Fears

Penny Wrenn

How To Master The Mental Game Of Sticking To A Budget

Life

9 years ago

How To Master The Mental Game Of Sticking To A Budget

Fiona Lee

1

How I’m Changing My Relationship With Money

Life

9 years ago

How I’m Changing My Relationship With Money

2

Five Money Excuses That Held Me Back (And How I Overcame Them)

Life

9 years ago

Five Money Excuses That Held Me Back (And How I Overcame Them)

Treat Budgeting Like A Diet To Manage Spending

Life

9 years ago

Treat Budgeting Like A Diet To Manage Spending

Eric Ravenscraft

How To Find Your Best Budget Strategy And Stick With It

Life

9 years ago

How To Find Your Best Budget Strategy And Stick With It

Claire Murdough

The Two Simple Equations That Lead To Financial Success

Life

9 years ago

The Two Simple Equations That Lead To Financial Success

Free Money Finance

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How To ‘Just Say No’ To Peer-Pressured Spending

Life

9 years ago

How To ‘Just Say No’ To Peer-Pressured Spending

Claire Murdough

Keep Saving Your Car Payment After You Pay It Off

Life

9 years ago

Keep Saving Your Car Payment After You Pay It Off

Eric Ravenscraft

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