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26 February 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
My Money Sorted: Ben
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Ben reveals how he saves and gives himself an allowance to spend on whatever he wants, so he doesn’t feel guilty or deprived.
Updated 1 December 2025
Reading time: 3 minutes
8 ways to hack Christmas when you’re stretching the budget
Especially with prices continually rising this year, we can all agree that more spending does not necessarily mean more Christmas.
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4 October 2023
Reading time: 3 minutes
Top tips for shopping online
If you’re using pay-later options like Afterpay, here’s how to make sure these work for you.
25 September 2023
Reading time: 4 minutes
It’s the Christmas cash countdown: deck your money halls in 90 days
We’ve got quarter left to stash cash as we drift towards the silly season.
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25 September 2023
Reading time: 7 minutes
My Money Sorted: Christine
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Christine reveals she’s a sucker for instant gratification, so has hacks for combatting its effect on her bank balance.