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Serina Bird is a proud frugalista who has amassed more than a million dollars through frugal living. She is the author of several books including The Joyful Frugalista and How To Pay Your Mortgage Off in 10 Years. Serina blogs at The Joyful Frugalista, and her podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. She is also the founder of The Joyful Business Club.
You need to shop around to save on your energy bills
Want to save on your energy bill? It's time to call your provider and ask for a better deal. But you need to be prepared to walk away.
How to talk to your kids about money when times are tough
For the first two years after my separation, I would rewrap birthday presents for my sons to unwrap on Christmas Day.
The price of milk: How to counter the rising cost of dairy
The price of milk has gone up more than 40c a litre, putting more pressure on already stretched family budgets. Want to save on dairy? It's time to get creative.
Five ways you can save money on back-to-school expenses
Worried about the costs of back-to-school shopping? Don't put yourself in financial distress by buying brand-name pencil cases.
How to save on postage this Christmas
So you've budgeted to buy gifts but what about sending them to your loved ones? Here are some tips to reduce post office bill shock this Christmas.
Friends With Money #75: Take control of your energy bills
Ready for summer but not for the higher energy bills that come with it? Serina Bird shares her expert savings tips on this week's Friends With Money podcast.
How to start preparing now to have a sustainable Christmas
Christmas can be sustainable as well as festive, but you need to start preparing early, writes Serina Bird.
How I fed my family on $100 a week
With food prices soaring, can you still feed a family of four - including two teen boys - on less than $100 a week? Yes, says Serina Bird, if you're willing to get creative.
Why bubble wrap is the secret to keeping your house warm
Struggling to keep your house warm this winter without blowing the budget? The solution could be a simple roll of bubble wrap.
How to build your own start-up
Pouring your passion into your own business is a worthwhile goal, but money still needs to be at the core of what you do if your start-up is going to be viable.
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