Financial Archives - The Joyful Frugalista

February 17, 2021 Financial

Frugal February: number crunching

How important is it to crunch the numbers? Did you know that by running the maths and seeking a better deal you could save thousands?

December 6, 2020 Financial / Uncategorized

We’ve paid off the mortgage – now what?

We set out to pay off our mortgage this year, and despite a rocky year, we are on track. Now we’re adopting a new strategy.

July 29, 2020 Financial

Six Weeks to Abundance with The Joyful Frugalista

The next Six Weeks to Abundance course starts the week of 3 August.

September 24, 2019 Financial

Miss Balance talks about money, investing and frugal living

Talking money and living like a frugalista with Miss B from All About Balance.

April 6, 2019 Financial

Budget blues

I was underwhelmed by this year’s Federal Budget – what do you think?

March 10, 2019 Financial

Help! I need a new fridge

When my fridge went bung, I went and did my research to find the best replacement.

January 11, 2019 Financial

Credit cards

‘Credit card fully paid,’ messaged Neil, my new hubby. ‘It feels good. First time in decades with no credit card

December 4, 2018 Financial

Travel and Money: How to get the best deal

Travelling overseas involves spending money in another currency. How do you manage your money when overseas?

August 9, 2018 Financial

When online coupon savings are not necessarily savings

When is a saving not a saving? When you buy too much in order to get an online special (also known as proving to your partner that you did not make a bad online choice).

April 23, 2018 Financial

The Sustainable Development Goals and Ms Frugal Ears

Choosing to life frugally also means choosing to live a life of values – it can even be consistent with the lofty goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.