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Saving for a house deposit in 4 easy steps

Saving For A House Deposit In 4 Easy Steps

In these current economic times it can seem a daunting prospect to be able to afford your very own home. But the first step in this process is to start saving for a deposit.

House prices have slowed in recent times but the trend is still upwards in most parts of the country (at least in the capital cities). In this environment it can seem like an uphill battle trying to save enough for a deposit. but it is achievable.

There are 4 steps you need to take in order to make saving for a house deposit easier:

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Posted in Saving Money

Getting a Second Job – Is It Worth It?

Getting a Second Job – Is It Worth It?

One way of earning more money is to get a second job. But is it as simple as it sounds, and is it worth doing? We find out.

Usually when you are thinking about getting a second job it’s because you need the money. Whether this is to pay off debt, allow you to save (or save more), or to have more money for retirement, more money is the usual motivator.

But there are other reasons to pursue another job which you may not of considered:

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Posted in Better Living, Making Money

Could you live on just $20,000 per year?

Money spelled out on Scrabble stand

Don’t think it is possible? Let us know in the comments below.

I was looking at my budget yesterday and started thinking about how much I could strip away and how I could live cheaper.

This was done from the perspective of a single person with no dependents, although it could easily be changed to include a couple, and even a child or two by adding in a few extra essentials.

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Posted in Better Living, Saving Money

3 Weird ways to make money

Close up of an Australian $50 note

There is more than one way to make money.

Unusual ways to make money

Making money on the side is a great way to reduce your debt, give a boost to your savings, and diversify your income.

Here are three unusual ways you can make money on the side. If you would consider any of these as a way you can make some more money then let us know in the comments below.

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Posted in Making Money

Free money to pay off your debt

Australian money hanging on a line

Every year all of us receive free money we either never expected or never think about.

You could put this money to good use paying off your debts and save yourself, or even earn more.

So what is this mystery free money? I have put a list together of sources for free money most of us would come across each year.

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Posted in Debt Relief

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