Creating a Second Income – The Crafty Way
As well as saving the money that you already earn and employing the principals of frugal living - why not also consider making money another way? The power to create a second income is in your hands!
New Book on TW Ratana Delves Into Prophet's Life
Saving Money on Hair Care – DIY Hair Colour
Colouring my hair used to be a treat, it was the proverbial “change that was as good as a holiday”. These days, as I am still firmly in denial and refuse to face the inevitable reality of grey hair, it is now what I would consider a NECESSITY.
Chris Ford: No Ma'am - The Case For Abolishing The Monarchy In NZ
Over the New Year's weekend, a Research New Zealand poll disclosed that a growing number of New Zealanders are wanting to do away with the monarchy.
Chris Ford: Israel Should Look To History And Stop Gaza Offensive
The Israeli air offensive over Gaza has been horrifying in both its share scale and disproportionality. Israel, being the world's only Jewish state, should look at its own history and that of the Jewish people to see that it is committing an erroroneous mistake in taking on Gaza.
Saving Money On Entertainment – Be Your Own
Frugal living shouldn’t mean locking yourself at home with the lights off (unless of course that’s your thing). As with most things “frugal”, all it takes to save money on entertainment is a little time and just the smallest effort.
New Years Resolutions – How Much Money Will You Save This Year?
Although I’m not really one for New Years resolutions, it does seem an appropriate time to ask “Do I want to be in a better position financially this time next year?” If your answer is yes, chances are that will mean making some better/different choices. What are you prepared to do t
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Saving Money on Gifts – Is Re-Gifting Morally Bankrupt?
Re-gifting, the act of taking a gift that has been given to yourself, rewrapping and giving it to another. It’s been the subject of many a sitcom and novelty holiday news item in the past few years. But for those who have taken a vow of frugal living the question remains, is it a valid a
Saving Money On Insurance Premiums
There doesn’t seem to be much point in making the switch to frugal living and implementing money saving tips that will save you a few dollars here and there, if you don’t examine your larger “fixed” outgoings like insurance that could save you hundreds of dollars in one foul swoop!
Beware The Post-Christmas Sales
It would seem to make sense that one of the premises of frugal living and saving money is “wait until it’s on sale”. Post-Christmas is the perfect time (well the only time really) that you should buy your decorations, wrapping, gift tags and bon bons ready for next year. For those of us wh
Chris Ford: 2008-The Year Of Great Political Tests
The year 2008 has proven to be a year of great political tests for a whole range of reasons on both the domestic and international fronts.
Saving Money on Mulch - Classified Information
One of the keys to frugal living is thinking outside the square and looking for different paths and alternative options to arrive at your goals with more money left in your pocket.
Peter Wilson: Labour Will Have To Prove Itself In Opposition
Labour MPs aren't saying it, but they must be thinking it: this year's election wasn't a bad one to lose.
Saving Money On Last Minute Christmas Presents
With Christmas now just days away, if you haven’t done all your present shopping yet, you may be starting to get a little edgy. You’re entering the danger zone where panic can set in, your gift budget goes out the window and you’re willing to pay anything just to get those last few names tic
Chris Ford: A Great Farewell Gift For Bush: Shoes
US President George W. Bush could not have received a more fitting farewell from an Iraqi journalist who spoke so eloquently on behalf of his fellow countrymen and women - a pair of shoes aimed at the dimmest mind in global politics.
Saving Money on Postage – Thinking Outside the Box
When it comes to saving money on mailing Christmas presents, Santa has got the right idea – he puts all his presents in a sack – and if you want to save money on postage so should you.
Chris Ford: Osama Bin Laden Should Relocate To New Zealand
The disclosure in the Sunday Star-Times that the NZ Police's Special Investigations Group (SIG) has been spying on legitimate protest organisations and not terrorist cells should make Osama Bin Laden reconsider his living arrangements in the caves of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Saving Money in the Kitchen
I recently embarked on a diet that involved a lot of protein, consequently I was making myself a one egg omelette every morning for breakfast (talk about “frugal living” – this diet was particularly frugal on the variety). Using our large frypan for this meagre meal seemed a little ridiculou
Peter Wilson: Election Has Delivered A Promising Parliament
Putting Parliament into urgency and passing two controversial bills last week was the best thing the Government could have done for the Labour Party.