Breaking News - Tuesday 20th April 2010. Debt Rescue has today agreed to use ‘ihatebudgets‘ exclusively for all their clients. Craig Francis, Chief Financial Officer, and Janette Tucker, Strategic Marketing M...

When shopping for fruit and vegetables, don’t assume that a large grocery chain with enormous buying power will have the cheapest product. Compare prices at your local fruit market with those at the supermarket. Yo...

Don’t aim for the stars with your goals. Start with small, achievable ones that keep you motivated. Write them down. Include your partner in framing it. ...

Plan ahead for special occasion gifts, such as birthdays and anniversaries.  Decide upon an amount you wish to spend on a gift and multiply the amount by, for example, 10%.  Each week put aside 10% of the cost of the g...

Buy in bulk and save on your budget in many ways. Now here’s a way to save some money.  Why not buy your meat in bulk. This will really help with your household budget. There are a number of wholesale butchers aro...

Laptops can be a very expensive purchase for the family and can eat into the budget in a big way. But there’s never been a better time to get a decently-performing laptop for a great value.   Just follow these tip...

Australians are “e-haggling” to negotiate better prices for goods and services as straitened times make them more value conscious. Research from the Australian Centre for Retail Studies at Monash University s...

Smart meters measure how much electricity is used every thirty minutes.  Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to give you an extra reward for being energy efficient? New smart electricity meters are doing this ...

Here are some more Earth-friendly cleaning tips. Budget tips to clean your house without harming your family, your pets or the environment. Silver Fill a sink with water. Put in the silver to be cleaned, along with 1 ta...

Here are some extended cleaning tips for your home bathrooms. Enjoy these tips as they will be great for the budget. Bathroom: All purpose cleaner - Combine 2 cups warm water, 3 tablespoons bicarb soda and 1/4 cup amm...