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Could Frugal = Wasteful?...

Posted by Sam on November 13, 2009
I’ve always considered myself to be a pretty smart cookie when it comes to making purchases. I decide what I want, and then hunt out the best price for it. What  I generally thought was pretty clever is if I found something I needed / wanted...

Does The Media Make Female Fin...

Posted by Sam on October 19, 2009
From real-life and fictional role models to lifestyle media, are women being conditioned to think that maxing out their credit cards, taking on a big mortgages and driving / carrying / sporting the latest and greatest is a basic way of life? As...

20 Ways To Be Frugally Fashion...

Posted by Sam on September 25, 2009
I’m about to commence my Diploma in Professional Styling, so combined with the change of seasons and new fashions hitting the stores and lolling across magazine spreads, it’s with interest that I’ve been looking at the prices of...

Budget Recipe – Chicken ...

Budget Recipe – Chicken Fried Rice
Posted by Sam on August 14, 2009
This recipe is particularly budget-friendly as it uses a lot of things you probably already have in your pantry / fridge and is a great way to use up leftovers like cooked meats (I use chicken, but you can use seafood too) and cooked rice. It serves...

Insurance & Superannuatio...

Posted by Sam on August 7, 2009
What exactly is it about insurance and superannuation (aka 401k, pension, etc.) that people are so determined to ignore, deny the need for, delay, put their head in the sand about and generally procrastinate over? Perhaps with insurance it’s...
recent from general frugality Could Frugal = Wasteful?
I’ve always considered myself to be a pretty smart cookie when it comes to making purchases. I decide what I want, and then hunt out the best price for it. What  I generally thought was pretty clever is if I found something I needed / wanted but deemed it too expensive, I’d hunt out an alternative...
recent from getting started Underachieve Your Way To Success
There’s just something about deciding to overhaul some aspect of your life, isn’t there? Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, getting in shape, finding a job you’re passionate about or getting control over your finances it can be a very empowering and optimistic experience. Sadly,...
recent from budgeting New Guest Post @ Savings Guide
My latest guest post with Savings Guide is now available, entitled Troubleshoot Your Budget. You can read it here: http://www.savingsguide.com.au/budgeting-101-trouble-shoot-your-budget-2-of-3/ Questions and comments welcomed!
recent from mind over matter Underachieve Your Way To Success
There’s just something about deciding to overhaul some aspect of your life, isn’t there? Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, getting in shape, finding a job you’re passionate about or getting control over your finances it can be a very empowering and optimistic experience. Sadly,...