Emma Healey 
For many of us, the first question that comes to mind when we discover we’re pregnant is, “Can we afford it?” There are a lot of things to think about, but as a soon-to-be-mum, often the most pressing is the possibility of being a stay at home mum, even for a short while. 11 Practical … Read more
There’s something special about Hawaii. Ever since I first visited the Hawaiian Islands in 2011, they’ve been on my must-return list. As we start to plan future travel, Hawaii is coming out on top. That said, it isn’t known as a budget destination. BUT, if you’re savvy, it’s possible to do Hawaii on a budget … Read more
Selling stuff on Trademe is still an excellent way to make extra money online in 2021. In this article, David shares his top ten trade me selling tips for getting your items sold and money in your back pocket (or bank account). Top 10 Trade Me Selling Tips 2022 There are many ways you can … Read more
Living with debt can feel like carrying a heavy secret around, day in and day out, and it makes getting help with debt feel even harder. Society teaches us that talking about money is taboo—an attitude that only perpetuates feelings of shame, stress, and embarrassment over a problem that is actually quite common. Whether you … Read more
If you enjoy craft projects and creating items used daily, then you may be on your way to making some extra money. That’s right! You can turn your crafting, something you love to do, into a stream of revenue?! You can find tons of easy DIY craft ideas to sell on the internet – handcrafted … Read more
Meal planning is an absolute game-changer for your budget. Because sacrificing quality food isn’t really an option for us, we have to ensure our grocery budget buys enough to feed us completely for 7 days. I used to be a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants, and decide what’s for dinner at 5pm kinda girl which really meant we ate … Read more
If you have children in childcare, you’ll likely have heard of the 20 hour Free ECE (early childhood education) subsidy that exists in New Zealand. 20 Hours Free ECE: What You Need to Know In this guide to the 20 hour ECE subsidy we cover the following What is 20 hours free ECE? Who is … Read more
We managed to pay off our home mortgage in five years. I blame it on minimalism. It makes sense, I guess. Minimalism and money are closely intertwined. As one goes deeper into a minimalist life, it’s only natural that we seek simpler interests and buy only things that are absolutely necessary. Minimalism and financial freedom … Read more
I’m a big fan of frugal living for its obvious benefits – spending less overall improves my life no end. But there are some other benefits of frugality you might not be aware of yet. To be honest, a lot of this stuff was pretty foreign to me before I dove headfirst into frugal living, … Read more
What if you could have some of the perks of being rich and famous without the effort? Sadly, we’re not talking about the mansions – but just like a celebrity, you can get companies to send you free products to try and use your opinions to influence brands. Product testing in New Zealand seems too … Read more