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Petrol prices
How far should you travel for cheap petrol? I did the sums...
Transport costs make up the third-biggest chunk of household spending, so shopping around for fuel can save you money.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Your money questions answered: a Q&A with economics writer Jessica Irvine
Jessica Irvine kicked off 2021 with a new weekly newsletter, Money with Jess, which is all about new ways to save your hard-earned dollars. She tells us a little bit about herself and the lengths to which she’s gone to save money.
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How to dump your energy or telco provider this Valentine’s Day
Kick your provider to the kerb, get a better deal and trim household expenses.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Opinion
The hidden cost of your homewares obsession
Being cooped up during COVID-19 lockdowns has afforded us an abnormally large amount of time to sit at home and plot new home projects.
- by Jessica Irvine
Money with Jess: Week 2 Budgeting Guide - Household
Download this printable PDF worksheet to continue your journey towards creating your own household budget.
- by Jessica Irvine
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My top five mortgage tips that could help you save thousands
It’s the first week of my 10-week series on identifying your household spending. Knowing where your money goes is key to financial success.
- by Jessica Irvine
Money with Jess: Week 1 Budgeting Guide - HOUSING
Download this printable PDF worksheet to begin your journey towards creating your own household budget.
- by Jessica Irvine
Money with Jess: Spending Tracker
Keep track of where your money is going with this spreadsheet that you can download and print.
- by Jessica Irvine
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10 budgeting categories you need to know to get your finances in order
In the darkness of my home study, I’ve created the one spreadsheet to rule them all.
- by Jessica Irvine
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New Year's money resolution that could change your life
Taking stock of your household spending is key to controlling your financial future.
- by Jessica Irvine
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20 ways I learnt to save some extra money this year
I’ve made several tweaks to my household budget – most notably, actually having one – to get ahead in these tough times. You should, too.
- by Jessica Irvine