"Daaaaad, can I get this new Lego Ninjago set?" Me: "You've got heaps of Lego already, can't you play with that?" We are drawn to new and shiny like moths to the flame. And we get bored …
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When caught short on money try this
Recently a friend bravely shared his story of being caught short on money for an essential item and asked what I would advise. It sucks! And he's not alone - it happens to us all. The moments we …
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Getting your partner to talk about money
Money has been a taboo topic for so long that many of us struggle to talk about it. Especially since money ties into so many other things that have meaning to us. Paradoxically money's connection …
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RUOK in the four elements of financial wellbeing?
10th September is RUOK? day in Australia, a terrific wellbeing initiative that encourages us to check in with others. I'm as passionate about prevention as I am about supportive …
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Saving with minimal discipline
Ever felt "if I'm going to save more I need to be more disciplined"? Truth is, you don't need more discipline. It's something else… Our culture is designed to make you constantly want more and …
What to spend on unplanned essentials
Recently a friend needed to buy a new, bigger car seat for his young son. This was an essential item, but they'd not specifically set aside money for it. At the shop there were three price options: …
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