Everyone needs to have a bit of fun every now and then but non-essential expenses need to be prioritised. Below are some helpful hints on how to minimise these expenses.
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Fun doesn’t have to be expensive –your local community resources such as newspapers, youth centres and libraries have information on many free or low cost activities such as exhibitions.
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Make your own fun – go to the park, play sport with friends or play card games. Don’t forget to bring drink and snack or lunch packs for you and your family.
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Rent movies instead of seeing them at the cinema.
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When inviting friends around for dinner and ask them to bring a food or drink item to share.
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If you smoke, try to cut down or quit smoking. If you smoke a pack a day at $12 a pack that’s $84 a week and $4380 a year. That could be a second-hand car!
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Alcohol and gambling can consume a large amount of income. If they are, try and cut down, if you have a problem please refer to section on places that can help
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Make your own cards and gifts