One area of life that can quickly put a hole in your budget is your pets.  6 months ago my family adopted a beautiful old Labrador called Bella. She is 14 and has significant arthritis issues. Anyone who has ever owned a lab will agree that they will eat anything. I try to monitor what she eats but my dear old mum often takes pity on her and feeds her treats during the day whilst I’m at w... read more>

Flight search website CheapFlights has released a new report on Australian flight trends this week. Airfares are one of those costs that have actually gone down over time.  The annual analysis of over 13.5 million searches found that booking more than six months in advance is more expensive, while three months was the sweet spot. Here are some tips to get your money's worth next holiday: ... read more>

Many people (like me) take out a mortgage when we buy a house and then forget about it. It’s only when interest rates rise or fall do we consider the impact on our wallets and take another look.  Recently I decided to consolidate 3 loans I had taken out and I enlisted the help of Rob Projevski, the Founder of Australian Mortgage Options and a regular on the Daily Drive Radio Show. Rob had... read more>

In a perfect world, a marriage would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, that is not the reality for nearly half the population according to ABS stats.  I know from first hand experience that the emotional turmoil of a split can be extremely difficult but then having to unravel your finances with your partner can be just as devastating and time-consuming. My marriage ended quite suddenly ten ... read more>

My poison of choice these days is white wine, in fact, I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming out of the 90’s with my bottle of chardonnay. I never did get the whole Sav Blanc thing.  Trouble is, if I want to stay awake for more than 2 drinks, I need to water it down. I’ve been doing this for about 10-15 years now and it makes a big difference in how you feel. I use a ratio of a third wine,... read more>