Emma Healey 
I feel like minimalism has got a bad rap lately. I’m reading about people struggling with minimalism, or even quitting minimalism altogether. And I kinda understand why. There seems to be this idea that in order to ‘be a minimalist’ one needs to get rid of all their stuff and move into a tiny … Read more
There are so many wonderful reasons to consider living a ketogenic lifestyle. For me personally, it’s to ward off diabetes as I have a high chance of developing the disease in the future (damned genetics!). Many people don’t realize on the keto diet you get to eat so many delicious foods with lots of good … Read more
Supporting a family on one income is not the norm these days, but we’ve been doing it since our first baby was born. Living on one income in a two-income world can require some serious adjustment, so I wanted to share how we manage it in case it helps you on your own journey. There … Read more
How do you save money when you’re broke? Is it even possible to wring another cent out of an extremely tight budget? Finding ways to save money on a tight budget can feel impossible, but it’s possible to do so and come out the other side of this challenging time with some super-useful, frugal life … Read more
Before I had kids – what feels like a lifetime ago now – I was convinced I’d be a renter forever. The flexibility to move whenever I wanted, and live in a much nicer location than I could ever afford to buy in made so much sense. But becoming a mum changed everything. I wanted … Read more
Do you struggle with decluttering? If so, you’re in good company. I hated decluttering. I love my stuff! But I realised that my stuff was literally costing me money after paying nearly $4000 to store it while I travelled around the world with my family. My husband and I decided to downsize to an 80sqm … Read more
Yay, you’re pregnant! Congratulations, it’s such an exciting time. Once all the fuss dies down, it’s time to get planning so you can figure out how much money to save before the baby arrives. If like me, your pregnancy is a (welcome) surprise, there’s no need to worry. You’ve got time to save money before … Read more
Credit card debt sucks. If you’re a spender (it’s OK, I was too), having a huge credit card balance can make you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of debt. You make payments each month, then spend a little and you’re right back where you started. Or worse, you owe more now than you … Read more
Dreaming of seeing the world but feel like your bank account is holding you back? Whether you’re on a tight budget, juggling debt, or supporting a family — I’ve been there. And I want you to know: saving for travel is possible, no matter your income. Over the years, I’ve saved for adventures as a … Read more
The passing on of knowledge through generations is one of the great blessings of parenthood. There are many challenges, of course, but being granted the opportunity to mold a small human into a productive, happy and empathetic citizen of the world is a great honour. In the personal finance blogosphere there seem to be two … Read more