How to shift your money mindset from Scarcity to Abundance
“I’ll never be rich.”, “I guess I’m just destined to be poor.”, “I wish I could afford that.” Do you ever catch yourself thinking these phrases? If the answer is…
5 toxic money habits you need to quit (and how to do it)
Let’s be real. Most of us have been, at some point in our lives, guilty of some bad financial habits (I know I’m guilty as charged!). Bad money habits can…
The 20 best money tips you wish you could have given your younger self
Last month we asked the deferit community what “money tips you wish you could give your younger self”, and boy, did they deliver. Some of the comments were so oh-so-helpful…
Personal finance tips to survive the coronavirus pandemic
The reality of coronavirus is hitting home. It’s affecting all aspects of the Australian life we know and love. It’s leading to disruptions for our family, friends, and all individuals…
Why financial self-care needs to be part of your routine
What comes to mind when you think about self-care? A tub of ice cream? A beer after work? A massage? A bath and a glass of wine? It all sounds…
Affordable Valentine’s ideas to blow your partner away!
It's that time of year again! No one wants to be a scrooge on Valentine's Day and offend their significant other! But equally, Valentine's Day doesn't have to break the…
I had a $30 weekly budget for living. Here’s what happened.
For the New Year, you probably have a couple of spending goals to reign in your budget. So do I, but for me, it was "in for a penny, in…
Deferit’s new rules to save money on clothes while still being on trend
It's summer now and like you, I will be eyeing off the latest hot trends in clothing. But like you, I'm also trying to be able to pay my bills…
How to save money at back to school time
It’s back to school time! Whilst you all may be excited like me to get some peace and quiet from your kids for 5 days a week, you may not…
How to set good financial habits for the new decade
New year new you? That's very 2019. In 2020, it's new decade new you. We all know that the best way to manage your money is by developing good habits,…
How to save money on your shopping bill
The weekly shop can be a daunting task. Not only is it time consuming, but your shopping bill can also be one of the most expensive items in your weekly…
Top 7 ways to kickstart your New Year’s budgeting goals
We're almost in the roaring 2020s! If we want to live that Gatsby lifestyle it’s time to get our finances in order by keeping budgeting New Year’s resolutions. Sticking to…