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Saving Money on Special Events
Is it possible to get engaged on the cheap?
Ah, love is in the air. I can tell by all the couples who are looking apprehensive and frightened, and all the singles who are declaring that V Day is commercial crap that they want no part in. Sunday will probably bring its fair share of proposals, and with it, a lot of financial decisions. [...]
Read more »Valentines Day – The cheap way
Love is in the air, everywhere you look around. Ah, Valentines Day- potentially the most stressful day of the year, for those in love and those out of it. For those out of love, the temptation to spend three week’s pay on presents for yourself (comprised mostly of chocolate and alcohol) is strong. If you’re [...]
Read more »Selling unwanted Christmas presents is OK!
I actually did pretty well this Christmas. I have a significantly lower percentage of cringeworthy presents than most years, which has averted my usual ethical dilemma.
Is it a sin to resell your unwanted Christmas gifts and how soon is too soon?
Space and money are two things that most people don’t have enough of.
A friend of [...]
Your guide to saving money this Christmas
Christmas is only a few days away, that’s right – only a few days away!
Now take a deep breath, try not to look at your credit card bill and start thinking about some last minute Christmas saving tips that can help you prepare your finances for 2010.
Below we have listed some of the articles we [...]
Cheap Christmas lunch ideas (yummy!)
Get your jolly on. That’s right- the daggy hats and the tinsel. The carols that have no relevance to any kind of Australian reality, where it’s more likely to be hot than a white Christmas and the only ringing you’ll hear will be the one in your ears after too much red at Christmas lunch. [...]
Read more »Weddings and Saving Money: An Oxymoronic Dream?
Weddings cost an arm and a leg. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you about it; you’ve all been involved and seen thousands upon thousands disappear on dresses, catering, venues, invitations, makeup, hair, presents and a three piece swing band followed by a quartet. It’s a lot of money.
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