Family Finances

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No Money For A Mechanic? No Problem! Here’s 10 Car Jobs You Can Do Yourself

The truth is, most car owners end up handing their vehicle over to a mechanic for jobs that would take ten minutes and cost almost nothing to do themselves. Whether through sheer convenience or a lack of confidence in our own abilities, we’re often happy to fork over fair chunks of cash for jobs that, […]

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Smart Savings for Supermums: How to Stretch Your Family Budget Without Sacrificing Fun

Being a mum is a full-time job, and one of the biggest challenges that comes with it is managing a family budget. Between groceries, school supplies, utility bills, and fun activities for the children, it can feel like your income is constantly being stretched. But saving money as a mum doesn’t mean cutting out all

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Stories of Strange and Surprising Last Wishes (With Lessons to Learn)

As a lawyer with years of experience, I’ve received a fair number of unusual wills and last wishes. Every client’s story is unique, and sometimes the last wishes remind the successors of what the client valued or even something that made them smile (or scratch their heads). Strangely enough, these stories also remind us how

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Future-Proof Your Finances: Top Tips for Parents Juggling Kids and Retirement Savings

Balancing the demands of raising a family with planning for a secure retirement can feel like walking a financial tightrope. From the costs of childcare and education to everyday household expenses, it’s easy for parents to prioritise immediate needs over long-term goals. However, saving for retirement while raising children doesn’t have to be an impossible

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250 Money Journaling Prompts to Help You Master Your Finances

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, managing our finances often takes a back seat. We juggle multiple responsibilities, from work deadlines to family obligations, leaving little time to assess and improve our financial well-being. However, there’s a simple yet powerful tool that can revolutionize the way we think about and handle money: money

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