In these strained financial times people are increasingly paying attention to where their money is going as times are tough. To help out we thought we’d give six easy tips to help you save on groceries that you can do before you visit the shops.

The Scanning Code of Practice is a voluntary code that certain stores (including Woolworths, Coles, some IGA’s, and Aldi) have signed up to, where if an item scans higher than what the shelf price says, the customer is entitled to receive the first item for free, and any subsequent identical items at the lower price. This means that if you have two similar items scan higher than the shelf price, such as two packets of chips that are different flavours, both would be free, as they are not identical.

So you want to try the Zero Based budget but you don’t know where to start. Let’s jump in and take a look at how this budgeting tool works, and what the advantages and disadvantages of this budgeting method are.

Cleaning the fridge out can be a pain but it is a great habit to get into and it can actually save you money.By taking everything out of the fridge and giving it all a good wipe out, you're keeping the air inside the fridge clean, you are able to dispose of anything that has gone bad and make plans on how to use what is left.

Christmas is an expensive time of year, extra events, food and presents can really blow out a household budget. So how can you celebrate the way you really want to without losing sight of your financial goals?

Do you ever feel like — the deck is stacked against you financially? True, it’s not easy being a twentysomething in today’s economy, or is it? If you want to learn one thing that can put your money to work for you. It’s called “compound interest,” you might have heard of it, but do you know how it can help you exponentially grow your wealth? Let’s find out!