Serina Bird

Serina Bird is a proud frugalista who has amassed a million dollars through frugal living. Serina's first book, The Joyful Frugalista, is out now. She blogs at T he Joyful Frugalista, and her podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Frugality is the new normal and that's not a bad thing

After years of being maligned, frugality is enjoying a new renaissance complete with board games and baking bread. Serina Bird hopes it's here to stay. More

By Serina Bird - April 29, 2020

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How the Frugal February challenge can bring out your inner frugalista

Feeling that you need to be more frugal after our unusual summer holidays, and not sure where to start? Why not do a Frugal February challenge? More

By Serina Bird - January 29, 2020

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Four ways to save money on your back-to-school shopping

It's that time of year already. The cheapest way to prepare for back-to-school is to reuse what you have already. More

By Serina Bird - January 15, 2020

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New doco will change the way you think about retirement

Playing With FIRE is a powerful new documentary about the early retirement movement. More

By Serina Bird - November 18, 2019

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How much the Tooth Fairy is paying for lost teeth in 2019

The night my son lost his first tooth, the only cash in the house was a $5 note, writes Serina Bird. That set an expensive precedent for the Tooth Fairy. More

By Serina Bird - October 2, 2019

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How to save water - and your wallet - during water restrictions

With many parts of Australia experiencing the worst drought in memory, many places are under water restrictions. Here's how to reduce your usage and slash your water bill. More

By Serina Bird - September 18, 2019

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Deciding when to give your child their first mobile phone

"My friend Mark at school has a mobile phone," my son said last week. He's seven. So when is the right time to give your kids their first phone? More

By Serina Bird - August 22, 2019

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How I save hundreds of dollars with my Entertainment Book

The new Entertainment Book is out, so just how much money can you save with something that sets you back $60? More

By Serina Bird - June 12, 2019

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Ski jackets to scarves: the long-awaited Aldi snow gear sale is back

May 18 will be the largest retail day of the year for Aldi Australia, as thousands queue to snap up a bargain at the annual snow gear sale. Here's how to survive the crush. More

By Serina Bird - May 8, 2019

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Eight tips for eating out without blowing your budget

Everyone knows that one of the quickest ways to save money is to eat home-cooked meals, but even the most die-hard penny pincher wants to eat out occasionally. More

By Serina Bird - March 13, 2019

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Frugality is the new normal and that's not a bad thing

How the Frugal February challenge can bring out your inner frugalista

Four ways to save money on your back-to-school shopping

New doco will change the way you think about retirement

How much the Tooth Fairy is paying for lost teeth in 2019

How to save water - and your wallet - during water restrictions

Deciding when to give your child their first mobile phone

How I save hundreds of dollars with my Entertainment Book

Ski jackets to scarves: the long-awaited Aldi snow gear sale is back

Eight tips for eating out without blowing your budget

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