Serina Bird is a proud frugalista who has amassed more than a million dollars through frugal living. She is the author of several books including The Joyful Frugalista and How To Pay Your Mortgage Off in 10 Years. Serina blogs at The Joyful Frugalista, and her podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. She is also the founder of The Joyful Business Club.
How much the Tooth Fairy is paying for lost teeth in 2019
The night my son lost his first tooth, the only cash in the house was a $5 note, writes Serina Bird. That set an expensive precedent for the Tooth Fairy.
How to save water – and your wallet – during water restrictions
With many parts of Australia experiencing the worst drought in memory, many places are under water restrictions. Here's how to reduce your usage and slash your water bill.
When to give your child their first mobile phone
"My friend Mark at school has a mobile phone," my son said last week. He's seven. So when is the right time to give your kids their first phone?
How I save hundreds of dollars with my Entertainment Book
The new Entertainment Book is out, so just how much money can you save with something that sets you back $60?
Ski jackets to scarves: the long-awaited Aldi snow gear sale is back
May 18 will be the largest retail day of the year for Aldi Australia, as thousands queue to snap up a bargain at the annual snow gear sale. Here's how to survive the crush.
Eight tips for eating out without blowing your budget
Everyone knows that one of the quickest ways to save money is to eat home-cooked meals, but even the most die-hard penny pincher wants to eat out occasionally.
What I learnt about money from Marie Kondo
"But I paid good money for that!" It's a familiar feeling for anyone Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. But there is a cost to holding onto things you don't need.
How to save money on back-to-school shopping this year
Back to school expenses often hit at a bad time for many families. These are some of my tips for easing back into the school year the frugal way.
Why I’m now proud to be frugal
Being good with your money does not mean being cheap and going without. The frugalista life is a stylish, creative and above all joyful existence.
15 Christmas gifts that will save your loved ones money
What if you had a loved one who struggled to pay the bills? What could you buy them that would be useful, gift-worthy and above all, bring a smile to their face?
