If you have spent your whole life dreaming of getting married while wearing an ivory princess gown paired with a lacy cathedral bridal veil, surrounded by 500 of your nearest and dearest friends, this is not the blog for you. But if you like the idea of actually having a good time on your wedding day and in the period leading up to it, read on.

It's easy to shrug off bus travel when you can fly, take trains or rent cars, but bus travel almost always has one distinct advantage: It's dirt cheap. If you're travelling to the UK any time soon, check out their bus routes. You can see a sizeable portion of the country for less than $US90 ($117) (not including airfare and lodging).

In our monthly Ratehacker round-up, Jeremy Cabral from comparison site finder.com.au highlights the latest credit card deals, plus the best savings accounts and home loans.

When you spend money impulsively, it isn't necessarily on luxuries. We buy some pretty boring stuff: Household cleaning products, for example. Research shows we like to buy practical, useful things, which makes spending impulsively even more dangerous.

In the hallowed words of Kramer on Seinfeld: "RRP" is for suckers! Here are eight proven ways to score a "double whammy" discount - whether you're shopping in-store or online.

Whether you're an A to B driver or an enthusiast, every car owner and driver should familiarise themselves with the most important car maintenance tips. A few simple upkeep tricks can help you save money, prolong the life of your vehicle and increase your safety on the road and the safety of your passengers. Here are six maintenance jobs that literally any driver can do.

Another day, another 10 per cent off coupon for eBay. I don't know about you, but I'm starting to run out of things to... heck, who am I kidding? There's always something to buy. Unfortunately, if you want to take advantage of the deal, you'll have to be quick — the coupon expires midnight tonight.

You know it's important to have cash on hand in case of an emergency, but when is it okay to dip into that aptly named emergency fund? Some scenarios are so obviously emergencies - you lose your job and rent is due - but others can be iffy.

The true strength of a relationship isn't tested when circumstances are easy, but when they are dire. Over the weekend, my partner and I embarked on a journey that would test our mettle. Our ability to communicate, compromise, and show patience toward one another is what held us together through the trying ordeal, but one thing is for certain: Going to IKEA with your significant other ain't no joke.

I keep telling people that travelling to Japan is way more affordable than they think, especially if you book the right accommodations. We're talking as little as $25 to $60 a night if you know where to look! These obviously aren't five-star resorts, but they're worth it for the money you'll save.

Looking to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S9? Or maybe you want to go hands-free around the house with Google Home or Amazon Echo? Whatever it is, chances are you’ll need to save a little cash to buy it.

Brain-freeze addicts rejoice! Today, 7-Eleven is bringing back its popular BYO Cup Day, which invites customers to use their own Slurpee receptacles for $1. Here are the details.

Amazon's entry into Australia last year was underwhelming, but the company continues to shore up its local storefront in a bid to tempt shoppers. Part of that includes Amazon Prime, a paid subscription service that provides users with extra benefits, such discounts, deals and even streaming video. So, what does Prime have to offer Australians?

As Hotels.com's regional director for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, Katherine Cole knows a thing or two about the hotel industry. Travelling on a fortnightly basis to all corners of the globe, she's stayed at hundreds of hotels and has learned a few tricks along the way. We asked Cole to share her top hotel hacks with Lifehacker readers, from the best time to book your hotel to the hidden costs you need to watch out for.

Bad coffee is the best coffee. Or less cryptically: The lower you can set your standard for acceptable coffee, the happier you'll be.

Yes, like every other product in the universe, IKEA has its own brand of rechargeable NiMH batteries. At $10 for a four-pack, they're worth considering if you're in the market, particularly when compared to Panasonic's more expensive $30 Eneloops. But aren't the Eneloops better? Time to find out.

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, which means a bunch of happy kids will be receiving “red packets” filled with money from their family elders. If you need to pick up some of these distinctive red envelopes for young relatives, here's where to get them free.

'Date nights' are non-negotiable if you want to have a happy, healthy relationship. Unfortunately, financial hardship can put a dent in the very best of intentions. If it's been ages since you went out on a proper date and money is to blame, here are six tips that will help solve the problem.

If your home theatre setup is looking outdated, then this deal is worth a look. Right now, several retailers are offering the Google Home Mini and Chromecast 2 as a package deal for less than $100, saving you $30-$40 if you were to purchase them separately.