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Finance

How to Survive $40 Weekly on Food ($5 per day)

September 14, 2010

Student budgets are notoriously tight and there are a plethora of things that need to be paid for. The majority of the world has the equivalent of $2 per day to spend on food. Living in an affluent country like Australia we are used to spending a lot of money on food that we waste. [...]

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Bill Smoothing – What You Need to Know

September 7, 2010

When you receive your first utility bill—it can be a shock. Realistically you knew they were coming but did they have to arrive in your mailbox the same week? How can you be expected to find $700 within 10 days? If this sounds familiar you should consider bill smoothing. What is bill smoothing? Bill smoothing [...]

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Possibly The Best Jobs for Uni Students

June 13, 2010

Like it or not, university students are expected to pull good grades in competitive classes and at the same time support themselves financially. This juggling act may seem unrealistic at first glance, but there are certain jobs that allow students to achieve a balance between study and work. The three most important factors to consider [...]

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