Money & Lifestyle

Live well on your own terms.

Smart, no-shame ways to stretch your dollar and simplify your life.

Affiliate picks

Curated finds, op-shop guides, capsule wardrobes that work for mum life.

32 articles

Meal plans, energy hacks, beautiful homes on a tight budget.

14 articles

What to ask a mechanic, when to walk away, cheap servicing.

21 articles

Calendars, paperwork, school admin — systems that hold the chaos.

Fourteen nutritious meals for when funds are tight — most under $2 a serve.

This week's picks

Kmart

Linen midi dress

$49

Big W

Slow cooker, 6L

$59

Target

Kids' lunchbox set

$24

Supercheap

Basic mechanic kit

$39