News Archive for September 2014

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".

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

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.

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.

At its September meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia Board left the official cash rate at a record low 2.50% for the 13th consecutive month and rates are likely to stay put for the remainder of the year.