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How to save $10,000 in One Year ( Even on a Low Income)
How to Save $10,000 in One Year (Even on a Low Income!) Figuring out how to save on a low income can feel like trying to carry all your grocery bags inside in one trip—totally overwhelming, probably a bad idea, but absolutely possible with the right strategy. One wrong move and either a bag ripps apart spilling all your groceries, or you drop a bag or 3, spilling all your groceries. Juggling money can often feel the same. With rent acting like it’s auditioning for a role in a horror movie and your paycheck disappearing faster than that one tupperware lid in the back of the cupbard, it might seem…
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How to Build Wealth from Nothing: My $0 to $1 Million Challenge
The $0 to $1 Million Challenge: How I’m Starting With Nothing Can You Go From Centrelink to $1 Million? I’m About to Find Out! If you’ve ever felt stuck financially, wondering how the hell you’re supposed to get ahead and how to build wealth from nothing when you’re barely covering expenses—welcome to my life. I’m a single mum of five after leaving domestic violence, who’s spent years on Centrelink, scraping by while dreaming of a life where money isn’t a constant stress. I’ve had moments where I felt like financial freedom was impossible, that no matter how hard I worked or how much I tried to save, something would always…
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The Best and Unusual Side Hustles for Stay-at-Home Mums
Stay-at-home mums are seizing flexible online job opportunities—yes, one under the elbow—to earn some extra cash on their own time. Finding unusual side hustle ideas for stay-at-home mums can make a big difference to the bottom dollar in many homes. Being a stay-at-home mum does not necessarily mean shelving your future earnings. In fact, nearly 900,000 Aussies worked more than one job for a quarter during 2022, illustrating how widespread side hustles are. The trick is to find profitable opportunities that fit around school pickup times and nap schedules. Throughout this entire guide, we will explore some unconventional, high-earning side hustles that are off the radar (we are not discussing…
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10 Vacation Essentials Every Parent Should Pack to Avoid a Hassle-Free Getaway
10 Vacation Essentials Every Parent Should Pack to Avoid a Hassle-Free Getaway Taking a trip with kids is really a lot like taking a military mission. You need strategy, you need precision, and a back-up plan for your back-up plan. Whether you’re heading off into the weekend by car or heading out far, far away on an airplane to a tropical oasis, being fully armed with the right stuff can make or break your vacation. So, let’s talk about the 10 travel must-haves that every parent should pack to keep things running smoothly, minimize meltdowns (yours included), and actually have fun on the adventure! 1. Emergency Coffee Packs – Because Caffeine is Non-Negotiable If you’ve ever tried to function without coffee when surrounded by overtired, sugar-stimulated children, you understand it’s nasty. Enter emergency coffee packets. These little heroes come in instant, single-serve sachets, cold brew concentrate travel packs, or even espresso shots on-the-go. Pour in hot water (or cold milk for an iced coffee), and you’re ready to roll. For parents who are variety-seekers, toss in a few flavored coffee packets or single-serve creamers to include in your pack…
