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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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There have been a few changes on the backend of The Thrifty Issue. We are excited to announce new management and thus a new financial journey! The Thrifty Issue has new management and a new financial journey with Stephanie! Kylie will still be mentoring Stephanie for a while but the journey is no longer about her. We hope you continue to stay and share a new stage of The Thrifty Issue. Debt Plan: How To Clear Almost $60,000 of Debt I am $59,973.72 in debt and it is mainly consumer debt with...
How to Start Over With Nothing Moving from Sydney to Perth, I met numerous people along the way and one thing that stood out was how many either were or had recently started over with nothing. The number of people living in caravan parks, free camp sites, hotels etc is higher than I have ever seen in my life. As someone who has started over with nothing and gone from homeless to CEO years ago, moved states starting with nothing, repatriated in 2020 from the Solomon Islands after losing 70% of...
How to Reduce the Cost of Groceries The cost of groceries keeps rising and it is not being passed onto the farmers by the big supermarkets. A number of everyday essentials have risen so much they are unaffordable for many. So how can you save money on the cost of groceries? In our home, I have 5 kids who are South Pacific Islanders and play sports so they eat a lot. We have a strong focus on nutrition due to the elite levels the older ones are at with their sports and because I had severe...