Top 5 Ways to Save Money as a Mum
Today we are going to look at the top 5 ways to save money as a mum – whether it be a stay at home mum, a working mum or a soon to be mum!
Savings Guide has numerous articles buried deep down within the categories of the website, so we thought it would be great to show everyone some of the most popular articles that you may not have read just yet. If you have any other great tips – we would love you to share them, so please drop us a comment at the bottom of the article.
On another quick note, if you are interested in writing your own tips to save money as a mum – we would love to hear from you!
1. Get the families credit debt organised
If you, your husband or close family members are getting swamped with credit card debt – you are not alone. A staggering percentage of Australian households are battling credit card debt. Why not look to consolidate these debts onto one easy to manage credit card or loan? I was watching TV this morning and noticed a Citi Bank offer to consolidate debts onto one Citi Bank credit card with a rate of around 1-2% for a number of months.
To visit the Citi Bank exclusive TV offer, click here.
Alternatively, Savings Guide recommends the following credit cards. Lacking inspiration to become debt free? Why not read about the benefits of becoming debt free.
2. Food is your biggest expensive, learn to minimise it
Feeding a family is not easy, it takes a lot of time, preparation and money. Below are some great articles to get you started on saving money on food;
- Saving Money on Groceries the easy way.
- Saving Money in the Kitchen – a few tips
- Menu Planning and Preparation to Save Money
- Cheap meal ideas by Benjamin Christie – Celebrity chef.
3. Manage your family card better
The cost of running a car is expensive, if you use a few of the following ideas you should be easily able to save a couple of hundred dollars a year, atleast!
- What are the cheapest days to buy petrol?
- Save money on CTP greenslips
- Pay less for car insurance
- Learn some petrol saving techniques
4. Control family spending
Sometimes a family needs someone to help control the spending – otherwise money is seen flying out the window in every which direction.
- 5 things I want to buy but shouldn’t
- Things we shouldn’t pay money for
- 10 shopping tactics that make you spend more
- Become a bargain hunter!
5. Start teaching your kids about money, NOW!
Here are a few quick ways to begin teaching your kids about money;
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