News Archive for September 2014

September 2014

Survive school holidays on a budget

Survive school holidays on a budget

Keeping the kids amused throughout school holidays is no mean feat - and it can clean out your wallet, too. But entertaining your children doesn't have to be about forking out for endless tickets - the beach or a day at the park are always foolproof options, but with a little planning and some new ideas, you can avoid the dreaded "Mum! I'™m bored".

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Diet shopping: 8 ways to save at the checkout

Diet shopping: 8 ways to save at the checkout

If you’ve decided it’s time to drop some of those unwanted winter kilos and you’ve been wondering which wonder diet to choose, Mozo has some interesting money facts worth knowing before you fork out on weight loss essentials.

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Does a bigger house mean a bigger mortgage?

Does a bigger house mean a bigger mortgage?

Just when you thought you could manage your mortgage, you realise you’re starting to feel like the little old lady who lived in a shoe. You may be ready for more breathing space, but are your finances ready to move on bigger things too?

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The pain-free family budget - and how to stick to it!

The pain-free family budget - and how to stick to it!

We all know we need one, but if you dread having to live by a budget, forget the idea that it's all about what you can't have. It's a way of planning what you can have. Stick to some rules, give yourself space and you'll see family finances aren'€™t that hard to handle.

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Frugal family: 5 easy ways to cut household costs

Frugal family: 5 easy ways to cut household costs

Finding it impossible to scrape together savings with a baby or young kids? If you're falling behind with a savings goal, or want to create a better buffer, it's time to reconsider your spending - and saving - habits and try some smart alternatives.

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10 tips to a debt-free family holiday

10 tips to a debt-free family holiday

Nothing kills a holiday glow like a holiday debt. And it's not just the travel costs and accommodation that can be the culprit - eating every meal out, entry tickets to see the sights and souvenirs for the kids all take a chunk. Here's how to keep that holiday buzz and avoid the blowout.

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Decorate your kids room on a budget

Decorate your kids room on a budget

Setting up a bedroom for your baby? Or does the latest growth spurt call for a makeover? Here’s how to create a fun, functional space that can evolve with your child – without the expense.

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Baby Equipment – What do you really need?

Baby Equipment – What do you really need?

Expecting a baby and gone into nesting mode? Not so fast – before you start stocking up on ‘must-haves’ for the nursery, consider what you’ll really need and what might just end up on eBay.

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5 Money Mistakes New Parents Make

5 Money Mistakes New Parents Make

With a new baby you probably feel as if you’re learning everything again from scratch, so the last thing you need is to make rookie mistakes when it comes to your new family finances.

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Can you afford to stay at home?

Can you afford to stay at home?

New mums are faced with one of the most difficult dilemmas during the most stressful times of their lives: do you stay at home to look after your child, or go back to work? And can you afford not to?

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Baby steps to better savings

Baby steps to better savings

Overwhelmed by the cost of having a baby? From smart shopping to savvy savings, try these small changes that can make all the difference.

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Crowded House: To renovate or buy bigger?

Crowded House: To renovate or buy bigger?

Outgrown your house? If your home office now has a cot next to the computer or you can’t bear another bunk bed, the next step is to stay and renovate, or buy something bigger for your brood. But how do you know which route to take?

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Budgeting for baby

Budgeting for baby

Worried about how you’re going to afford a baby? If you’ve found yourself with a nine-month deadline to get your finances in order, here’s how to budget and plan for the new arrival.

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Debt-free before your due date

Debt-free before your due date

There's no better motivator than a baby on the way to get a financial fresh start. If you have credit card debt hanging over your head, make the moves, right now, to be debt-free before your due date.

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