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Often it feels as if doing the right thing for the environment can be hard on your wallet, but this doesn't need to be the case. Most of us know about reduce, reuse and recycle, but there are other "Rs" in the glossary of sustainability that can ... More

Our shopping habits instinctively tell us to buy gifts such as clothes, alcohol and gift cards for Father's Day. But the best gift your dad can receive is priceless. Research from MyState Bank shows that dads often receive Father's Day gifts they consider ... More

Here are 10 common tax deductions Aussies are getting wrong which could land them in hot water with the ATO. 1. All car-related costs including home to work travel Contrary to what Aussies might assume, while you can claim expenses if you are having ... More

All eyes are on the royals as the world awaits news of the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first child. But, away from Windsor Castle, just how much does it cost to have a baby? Quantifying how much having a baby costs can be a mind-blowing ... More

Last year I went the whole year without buying clothes . My self-imposed ban included everything from shoes, underwear and accessories. Why? Well, firstly to save money and secondly (and perhaps more importantly) to do my bit for the environment by ... More

When people hear "style on a budget" they instantly assume it's about spending less so they can buy more. I think the two biggest misconceptions around dressing beautifully on a budget are: one, you need a lot of clothes and, two, you need to spend ... More

January is often the time that we declutter in our household. And this year, it feels as if everyone in Australia is doing the same. When we took a few bags of clothes to the Salvos, the volunteer almost begged us not to gift too much. "I don't know ... More

Back to school expenses often hit at a bad time for many families. Christmas has been and gone, the presents unwrapped and the toys and gifts no longer bringing as much joy as they did when opened on Christmas morning. But now money needs to be found ... More

Most of us know that it's not what you earn, but rather what you save . Most of us know that saving money is a good thing. But in modern Australian life, it can sometimes feel hard (almost impossible) to save money. No sooner do you almost get ahead ... More

There are lots of good causes that cost money, so how refreshing is it to find one that not only saves money but maybe even makes some? In the lead-up to Planet Ark's National Recycling Week from November 12 to 18, we've put together a list of cost-effective ... More