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Teaching children good financial habits

on March 30, 2018

The best way that parents can pass on good financial habits to their children is to be in good financial habits themselves. Children pick things up from their parents by osmosis. If a child grows up in a family where finances are a drama because money keeps running out, the chances are that they will continue that financial roller coaster ride into adulthood. If they experience a childhood in which energy does not get wasted on day-to-day financial transactions because everything just flows, this ease and flow is likely to be reflected in their own finances later on. It’s a […]

When is the time to start planning for Christmas? Now!

on February 16, 2018

It’s that time of year when the kids are back at school, the summer holidays are already starting to become a distant memory and Christmas is starting to blur into Christmases of years gone by. In theory at least, life is getting back to normal. If, though, your Christmas was paid for on plastic, there’s probably nothing normal about the credit card bill or bills you are receiving about now. They can make for a stressful start to the year and have you wondering whether you will ever manage to break out of a relentless cycle of high-interest debt. By taking […]

Five quick tips to save on your weekly shop | Family Budgeting

on April 26, 2017

PLAN YOUR MEALS (OBVIOUSLY!) It’s the most obvious tip around. But planning your meals is imperative when you’re wanting to stick to a budget. Don’t be wasteful, elements of certain meals can be transferred to others. If you’ve planned a meal that only uses half a tub of cream, make another meal with similar ingredients in the days after, so there’s no waste. GET CHOPPING! As soon as you get back from your regular shop, wash, chop & store your fresh fruit and vegetables! Instead of buying pre-cut (and wasting your money!) chop and divide your fresh fruits and vegetables into […]

Personal Budgeting is Not About Scarcity

on February 16, 2017

Many people associate a budget with scarcity, and that’s where they come unstuck. Once you understand that personal budgeting is all about abundance – and having an allowance for everything – that’s when it becomes fun. And, when it becomes fun, it becomes sustainable! An effective budget includes financial goals and aligns spending to those goals. For most individuals, general living expenses are the largest part of their budget and smaller amounts are set aside for long-term goals such as buying a home, starting a family, travelling or starting a business. Without a budget, it can be difficult to save […]

Renovating and Budgets | Personal Budgeting

on January 19, 2017

Your reno wish list might be limitless, but remember that your bank account isn’t! Home renovations can soak up your spare cash like nothing else, therefore renovation budgets are imperative if you want to avoid unnecessary costs. Treat renos like a project. It’s up to you to ensure they come in on budget – because not doing so can be quite a costly lesson. You want your home to look fantastic and be practical for the whole family. But remember you should also consider which renovations will increase your property’s value. Renovation budgets assist people in deciding where best […]

Plan your meals effectively | Budgeting Tip

on November 18, 2016

Another budgeting tip from Sort My Money Proper planning saves dollars! The best budgeting tip anyone can give you is to Plan, Plan, Plan. Many households find that grocery shopping can become quite a costly affair, particularly when adding in unnecessary items like junk foods or purchasing items that ultimately go to waste. Meal planning not only saves you money, but it also saves you making multiple grocery shops per week (and this is often where more unnecessary items make their way into the basket!) Plan your meals ahead & take advantage of weekly specials or discounts when preparing your […]