The Christmas sales season is designed to make you spend more, faster. Learning how to shop with your own system allows you to enjoy the deals without stress, regret, or relying on credit and Buy Now Pay Later.
Planning for Christmas doesn’t have to mean stress, debt, or regret. With a simple, intentional money system, you can enjoy the season fully while protecting your financial wellbeing well into the new year.
In Part 1 of this series, we explored how to create a safe space, start financial conversations from a place of understanding, and how your unique money personalities can shape the way you approach spending and saving. Now, let’s dive deeper into how the words you choose and the way you communicate can either spark conflict or bring you closer. Plus, we’ll talk about how to create your shared vision of a “rich life” and why regular money check-ins can completely transform your relationship.
For many couples these conversation end in a full-blown argument or with one or both parties shutting down and refusing to continue the discussion. As a general rule we haven’t been taught how to communicate effectively. This is why having a conversation about money where each partner has different beliefs, strategies and opinions can be difficult.
Talking about money with your partner, family, or friends can feel extremely awkward and uncomfortable, but let’s face it... money makes the world go 'round. It’s something we all have to manage, no matter how much we’d rather avoid the topic. It can be worthwhile getting loved one’s advice, as they may know a lot more than you on a particular money-related topic!
Steep price increases are affecting many New Zealanders food budgets at the moment. Basic food items such as vegetable, milk and bread have risen as much as 22%. So how can I save big at the supermarket? This article will show you five different ways you can save around $50 to $200 each week on your grocery budget today and outsmart the supermarket marketing.
Some people are great at budgeting, it’s second nature to them, the minute they get paid, they put aside money for their expenses, savings, entertainment etc. And ensure they have a bit of wiggle room to make it to their next pay day. Others spend their pay check like it’s feast or famine. They tend to blow most of it within the first week and then live like a pauper until their next pay day rolls around again.
We’re hearing a few stories in the media lately about families being forced to sell or move out of their homes due to defaulting on mortgage repayments. If you're finding it difficult to make your mortgage repayments and are wanting a little wiggle room, this article will teach you 5 ways to ease the pressure of mortgage repayments and put more of your disposable income back into your budget WITHOUT chasing lower interest rates.
If your wallet is feeling a bit emptier these days, you may be wondering, how can I save a bit more money on my everyday expenses? Learn our 5 different steps you can implement right now to save $50-$200 in your current budget that you can use to improve your lifestyle, pay down debt, or use to invest.
Many of us are feeling the financial pinch a bit too much currently; slashing our budgets to the bare minimum, putting all we can into savings, and saying no to the things we really want. But sometimes all the frugality in the world just doesn’t cut it and you need to earn more money to get by. In this article, we’ll give you 6 simple ways you can make extra cash so your bank account looks that little bit healthier and the forecast for your financial situation looks a bit brighter.
