Thrifty Thought

24/08/2019

Spending too much on takeaway during the week? Pull out the slow cooker, and 5 mins of prep in the morning will mean a hearty, nutritious, and delicious meal waiting for you when you get home... no need for takeaway!

22/08/2019

Quite a clever tip here!

I thought I would share something a little bit different than I usually do with you today. But I know most of you are home with young children, and in that stage of life I thought you might also be trying to pinch a few pennies, as we are. So today I wanted to share...Read More »

20/08/2019

Need a budget checkup? This might help...

Wanting to get your spending streamlined but feel like that’s just completely overwhelming? With all of the books out there on budgeting, complicated financial plans, tips, tricks, and strategies it can feel like managing your money is time consuming and quite frankly, and exercise in futility. Yo...

19/08/2019

26/07/2019

Withdrawing from the ATM with a fee of a few dollars might not seem like a huge amount, but consider this - a weekly withdrawal is $1500+ over ten years. Which coincidentally is about the average lifespan of your sofa 😉

24/07/2019

See something you like, and have the urge to grab it right then and there? ⏰Sometimes waiting 24 hours to purchase can help you decide if this is something you truly want or need, or if you're just getting caught up in the moment.

24/07/2019

💲Budget tip - have different buckets for different expenses. This can be in the form of bank accounts, envelopes, or virtual buckets to help you categorise your expenses. How much needs to go into each bucket to cover the expenses, and how much is coming out. Are there any leaks in your buckets? These can be in the form of takeaway coffees, subscriptions you no longer need, online purchases etc. Having a dedicated bucket for splurge can help you see just how much disposable income you have available 👌

17/07/2019

Prints are an inexpensive way to brighten up a room! Free programs like Canva offer up graphics, images, or let you add text. A frame or two from the dollar store, or your local thrifty shop and you've created a space that reflects your style without forking out big bucks! What do you think?

07/07/2019

Take a few minutes to brainstorm. What are the local areas, parks, beaches, walking trails, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, or free activities local to you. Exploring the world around you with a packed picnic instead of spending on admission fees and pricey food is a great way to enjoy adventures while sticking to your budget!

05/07/2019

Is this why you can never reach your savings goals? 🤦‍♀️

No More Depriving Yourself by Thrifty Thought | Feb 5, 2018 | Budgeting | If you have tried to stick to a budget before and have never been able to last more than a month or two, it could be that you are in a state of mind where you feel deprived by limiting your spending. What we understand through...

05/07/2019

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Just FYI ... lots of budgeting tips on our blog 😉


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05/07/2019

Just because you haven't managed your budget perfectly in the past doesn't mean you can't in the future. Go on... set yourself a savings goal, and go do something amazing with it 😉


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