February 2023 Financial Checklist

Valentine's Day Love hearts

A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month! February’s here, and so is your favourite monthly financial checklist.

This month we’re giving you all the tools and tips to make it through Valentine’s Day, back to school AND the end of summer.

Your February Financial Checklist awaits:

1. Play cupid without breaking the bank

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is coming up on Tuesday, the 14th of February – so time to start planning something special for your significant other. 

For some V-Day gift or date ideas that won’t break the bank, check out our 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! After some cheap V-Day date inspo? We’ve gotcha covered.

2. Save on Back to School shopping

As a kid, there was nothing sadder than seeing the ‘Back to school’ ads pop up towards the end of the summer holidays. But after six weeks off, we’d say most parents will have a slightly different emotional response! 

But let’s not forget; there’s still one more hurdle before the new school year begins – back-to-school shopping. But contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t need to cost a fortune! Check out our tips on how to save money on back-to-school essentials.

3. Keep your summer energy bill under control

As we enter what is typically the hottest month of the year Down Under, now’s probably a great time to check in with your current energy plan and usage to help avoid any nasty surprises when your next energy bill comes in the mail.

Here are some tips on cooling the house down during the final month of summer.

4. Practice patience this Aquarius season

Happy Birthday, Aquarius! According to our Mozo Magic 8-ball, you could see yourself cultivating a healthier financial future this year – so long as you practice the art of patience. 

When it comes to having greater financial success in 2023, a key factor will be finding a way to diversify your investments. For some, this might mean share trading, or for others, it could mean purchasing an investment property.

It’s all about striking while the iron is hot, Aquarius. However, make sure to do your research and only follow opportunities that align with you and your circumstances.

5. What to stream in February 2023

This month, there’s tonnes to look forward to on streaming – such as the highly anticipated ‘You’ (Season 4, Part 1), which is hitting Netflix on the 9th of February.

Here’s everything else that’s new on streaming this February:

That’s a wrap folks! We’ll be back here next month with your March 2023 Financial Checklist – be there or be square. In the meantime, go and look around our life & money hub!