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How to Manage Money When the World is Falling Apart
How to Manage Your Finances When the World is Falling ApartWith all that is happening lately, fuel shortages, war, talks of extreme weather impacting farming and livestock etc. It can feel scary. So what can you do now to help your finances and ease some of the anxiety, especially if your budget is already stretched thin? What you can do will vary depending on the space you have, if you rent vs own, how much money you have and the skills you have. I grew up in a religion that preached about being prepared, having 72 hour kits and being as self-sustainable as possible. My childhood was in the country in Tasmania, where I learnt how to sew, how to preserve what we grew, trading with neighbours etc. Teen years were in Canberra were we did less of that but I learnt more about economics, government, business and so on. I have written some tips that include different scenarios such as rent vs own, a house vs an apartment, what to grow, what to store, what to learn. And don't forget to check all the assistance that might be available to you in your state here. Mental Health TipsI have struggled severely postpartum, worse than ever before. My finances definitely took a hit. Add in moving to another state, the overseas travel that was meant to be for my healing and ended up with us leaving early it was so bad with family drama, increased cost of living etc. I know many are struggling mentally with the state of things right now, so here are a few articles that might help: On my other site: Personally, when my health or beauty is not going to plan (beauty being hair cuts, skincare, general things I like as an ex hairdresser and beautician), it can make other things harder to manage. Check out these tips for making and saving money from health and heauty. Our Meal PlanWe live in Fremantle, WA now and mostly it has been hot so our meal plan changed a lot. It is pretty much BBQ and salad as that is easy. Or at times I do love pho (Vietnamese soup), rice paper rolls, nourishing hot pots and similar dishes. I am excited to get back into baking sourdough, attempting to make my own kimchi and other fermented foods so will share when I do. If you want to save money on groceries, here are some of the things we do: Get HelloFresh, Dinnerly, Marley Spoon and EveryPlate discounts here. What I Am ReadingI picked up a copy of Selfish: How to unlearn the rules that are breaking you by Turia Pitt the other day as I thought it might help with some of the postpartum/motherhood mental health issues I am facing. So far it is interesting and I have wondered if Turia has ADHD... As someone who has 5 kids and struggles to prioritise myself, it is an interesting read. Discounts For You!45% off your first order with Marley Spoon plus discounts on future boxes. The Thrifty Issue CommunityFor more and to connect with others check out The Thrifty Issue Facebook group, Facebook page, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. |
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How to Teach Yourself About Money Whether you grew up surrounded by wealth, taught about money or in poverty, we can all learn something now. It is up to you to improve your financial situation. I have been sharing my debt journey, starting with the financial mess of almost $60,000 worth of debt and how I cleared over $10,000 in my first month. My goal is to learn what I can, get the right team of professionals, create generational wealth for my kids and change our lives. To do that, I have...
How I Cleared $10,134.72 in My First Month A month ago, I shared that I was managing The Thrifty Issue now and had almost $60,000 worth of debt and a couple of HUGE upcoming expenses. This month was unusually good due to some overtime pay from last month but that will not happen every month. I also lodged my tax and got an ok return. A few of my regular payments continued so they helped clear the debt. I didn't get as much time to trial side hustles this month so that will be a focus next...
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