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Smart Shopping in Australia

by Louise June 14th, 2011 | Budget, Money Saving Hints, Travel Shopping
Planning a trip to Australia? You'll be happy to hear that Australia has plenty of opportunities for shopping; the country has more to offer than wild kangaroos and koalas, boomerangs, and didgeridoos (not that I have anything against any of them).

Useful conversions: Right now, one Australia dollar (AUD) converts to about $1.06 USD. One kilogram is about 2.2 lbs. Regarding sizing for women, an 8 is typically the smallest size found in shirts or dresses, and it is equivalent to a small or a US 4, where as a 20 is a US 16. Shoe sizing is generally the same,
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How to Save on Furniture

by Junou Mathieu June 2nd, 2011 | Budget, Home Shopping, Money Saving Hints
Every few years, homeowners decide to buy new furniture. They may decide to purchase new items because their old furnishings are old and worn, or because they want to give their house a whole new look. Unfortunately, buying a new set of furniture for one room can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Most likely, you'll end up spending at least $500, but there are a few methods that you can use to shave off costs. By taking these tips to heart, you may end up saving at least $100 on your purchases.

Buy Secondhand

If you go to a secondhand
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What’s in Your Wallet?

by Candi Sparks May 25th, 2011 | Kids and Money, Money Saving Hints


Children like handling money. The younger ones usually show a preference for coins. They like to touch, taste, and jingle shiny coins. Coins can keep a child occupied for hours as they hide them, pretend to spend them, and trade them. As children develop, they are introduced to paper money. The higher value of the dollar bills, and its spending power, move the child’s feelings about coins to second place. At this stage, the child is learning that the coins have a lesser value. More coins than paper bills are needed
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Wants vs. Needs

by Lori S. May 23rd, 2011 | Budget, Money Saving Hints
As a child, we all had many wants – a new toy, a trip to the zoo, a puppy or kitten – and as adults, we still have wants, but they are many times influenced by slick messages from advertisers. In essence, companies try to trick us into wanting things we never even knew existed. (Most recently I found myself wanting the Sham Wow!)

But, if you want to become a person who has control over his or her shopping habits, it is imperative to shop with needs in mind. Here is a way to think about the concept of
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