Saving made simple

can be a fine thing and eating at home takes effort and planning, but at least you know exactly what’s going into your food. And your bank balance will thank you for it.

Here are a few money traps to avoid:

Coffee/lunch - $4.50 for a latte or $8.50 for a Panini may not sound like much, but if you’re buying them everyday the total weekly cost is fairly significant. Times this by four and then by 12 and the yearly expenditure comes to around $3,000! Treat yourself every now and again, but think about where you’re better off spending your money.

Dining out - Sometimes we tell ourselves that we deserve a treat and say this at the end of every week just because it’s Friday. Eating out