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Ways to Make and Save More in 2026
Top Ways to Make and Save More in 2026Now is a great time to look at your finances, set some goals and see what you can do to improve things in 2026. Instead of the usual tips about reducing takeaway and coffee out, I put together a list of 25 things you can do to improve your finances last year that still apply for this year. It includes things such as: It is a long article but well worth the read and not your usual list of frugal or side hustle tips. Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions :) Also, check if there is anything you are eligible for in 2026 in terms of assistance from the government, free money or vouchers,\. As for side hustles, I have 80+ side hustles for 2026 here. How to Achieve Big Financial Goals (And My Goals For 2026)What is your big financial goal for 2025? Remember, it doesn't have to be massive such as buying an investment property, ANY goal that feels big is a big goal for you! Maybe you have $1,000 in debt to clear or want to save $2,000 in an emergency fund. When you're living week to week, those are huge goals and should be celebrated! Buying a new car, taking a holiday, moving house, all those things cost a lot and are big goals. So how can you achieve them? I share my tips here plus what we did to achieve some huge financial goals in the past few years such as custody of my older 2 kids, repatriation and setting up a new home, residency visa, commercial diving course, Invisalign, international wrestling competitions etc. 2025 did not go to plan due to an unexpected pregnancy, my eldest getting selected to go to Spain with Real Madrid, my second child receiving a NSW Commonwealth Games Youth Award and Grant, all of which delayed our plans to move across the country. Then when we finally thought we were ready, my health declined drastically at the end of my pregnancy so we had to stay. Those delays meant moving was impractical as my eldest had to finish year 12. Had we moved earlier, everything was in place for them to do it by distance. All of this meant that despite our plans and goals, it seemed something else was happening every month to change it. Learning to roll with the changes was a challenge for all of us and while we did achieve a lot, it felt like a year of limbo, simply waiting to move. I'd love to hear what you're doing, so leave a comment on the article or share on socials and tag @thethriftyissue so I can comment and follow along. What I Am ReadingI have a list here of the books I am reading this year. I have scaled right back due to all the commitments I have with my kids. I don't get as much time to read as I used to but I still enjoy it. Discounts For You!Get $125 from ING until March 31st Get other freebies and discounts including wine, travel, accommodation and food here. 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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7-Day Cost of Living Reset I know how heavy the cost of living feels right now. Groceries are up. Bills are up. Everything feels harder. So I created something simple. The 7-Day Cost of Living Reset launching 14 March 2026. This isn't a budgeting course and doesn't take a lot of your time or effort. It is a practical 7-day triage plan designed to help you free up $300 to $1,000 without doing having to do a side hustle or cut everything. No complicated spreadsheets. No shame. No overwhelm....
How to Clear Debt I understand at times it is unavoidable and life can throw curveballs. However, a lot of debt is avoidable as it is impulse buys or things we want. When I was younger, I had credit card debt purely because I shopped too much. More recent debt was due to custody and health issues. Both of which I was ok being in debt for, it was interest-free and cleared quickly. So how do you clear debt easily? Firstly, get real about how much debt you are in. Write it all out, the monthly...
80+ Side Hustles for 2026 How can you make extra money this year? What is actually working, how can you do it around your kids, job or other commitments? Since most homes need 2 incomes now but not everyone can get childcare or they simply need the income to be more flexible, I reviewed lots of the ways I have made money over the years and came up with this list fo 2026. There are so many ways to make money on the side now that did not exist even 5 years ago. In 80+ ways to make money on the...