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There\u2019s no navigating around it, things are tough right now. With the unparalleled levels of inflation that Australia has been experiencing over the last few years, people are struggling. Even high-earning wages like <\/span>MBA salaries in Australia<\/span><\/a> are stagnating. The difficulty of paying for life is simply overwhelming a lot of people, to the point where the rising cost of living has <\/span>become a bit of a meme<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, despite <\/span>early signals of optimistic times<\/span><\/a> ahead, it\u2019s still probably going to be a while before we see any significant change to the inflation rate, especially when concerned with wage growth. So to help you make the most of your income during this time, here are seven tips from us on how to mitigate the impact of the cost of living.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 1 – Shop and Cook Seasonally<\/strong><\/h3>\n

People often decide what they\u2019re going to cook or eat based on what specific food they feel like, rather than letting the available food determine what they will prepare. There are many advantages to cooking and shopping based on <\/span>seasonal produce<\/span><\/a>. What this means is that certain fruits and vegetables grow according to the seasons. When you buy seasonal produce, you\u2019re buying the produce that grows according to the time of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This has many benefits. Fruit and veg bought seasonally contain far more nutritional content than non-seasonal fruit and veg. This is because produce has its most nutritional density at its peak ripeness, which it <\/span>reaches only when it is in season<\/span><\/a>. For the same reason, seasonal produce also has better flavour, but most importantly; it\u2019s cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seasonal produce is in the <\/span>fastest stage of its reproduction cycle<\/span><\/a>, meaning that there is always a ready and available supply, and due to its better flavour and freshness, it is in higher demand. What this means is that seasonal fruit and vegetables are almost always on special, and therefore a more economical choice<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 2 – Batch Cooking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To continue from our cooking mentality, this is just a question of efficiency. A lot of work in the kitchen is mitigated by ensuring that you\u2019ve set yourself up well. Taking out and arranging the requisite ingredients and equipment is a common practice known to save time in the kitchen. Well, now we\u2019ve got a tip to help you save money – <\/span>batch cooking<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meals that do well in large portions, like casseroles, pasta, bakes, salads and more, are all really good ways of <\/span>saving money<\/span><\/a>. You don\u2019t just get one meal out of them, you get several. Simply cook large batches, then portion them off in tupperware containers to freeze or refrigerate them depending on what you\u2019re planning on eating. This saves money by allowing you to buy relatively less compared to the output that you get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip 3 – Save Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the current climate crisis, there\u2019s perhaps no better way to save money than by <\/span>conserving your energy usage<\/span><\/a>. There are lots of easy, accessible ways to reduce energy usage, and some of the simplest things can save up to <\/span>20% off your energy consumption and bills<\/span><\/a>. Not only will this help you save money, but it will help the world heal from the global warming emergency it\u2019s facing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 4 – Switch Banks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not only is remaining with your bank out of ease or loyalty not money-smart, it\u2019s costing you money. Banks rely on the sense of loyalty in their clientele to maintain low interest rates on your savings and charge higher fees. They know that <\/span>you feel loyal to them<\/span><\/a> (after all they\u2019ve been trustworthy with your money thus far, right?) and that you won\u2019t want to go through the hassle of switching banks (which is now far more streamlined and easier).<\/span><\/p>\n

Switching bank accounts is as easy as researching, <\/span>opening the new account<\/span><\/a>, transferring your debits, and closing your old account; and at the end of it you get an infinitely better<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 5 – Switch Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The trick that banks use isn\u2019t just limited to them, all companies do it. That means every aspect of your life is being billed to give less return on your investment. During a time of an exponentially rising cost of living, this translates to massive overspend. In 2015, the <\/span>Queensland University of Technology<\/span><\/a> found that 50% of households that switched providers saved $1000 a year, while 30% saved $2000. That seems a worthwhile saving.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip 6 – Reviewing Your Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. We think everything is fiscally hunky dory, then a bill comes along and BOOM! – there\u2019s that subscription we made months ago that we forgot to cancel. There\u2019s that free trial we used once then forgot about. There\u2019s the spike from that party we had.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reviewing your budget is perhaps the most basic step in money management, and for this reason it\u2019s often the last considered, or the most often forgot. It\u2019s good to <\/span>regularly go over your budget<\/span><\/a>. Take a look at your income, and compare your bank statements. See what money is going where and how frequently. Is there anything you can afford to let go of? Any costs that can be consolidated with something else?<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 7 – The Side Hustle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While it can feel something like a capitalist hellscape to consider working outside your job, the harsh truth is that a <\/span>lot of people are using side hustles<\/span><\/a> to supplement their income.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding a side hustle can be something as simple as monetising a hobby, but there are a lot of people who don\u2019t want to do that, and we get it. Turning something into a job can take a lot of the fun or magic out of it. Yet, there are a <\/span>myriad of activities<\/span><\/a> that can earn people a significant additional income. Yes, it takes extra work, but the rewards can really be worth it, and potentially even lead to a new (possibly higher paying) career.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Time are harsh, we sympathise. Although there are some minor signs of things picking up in our favour, however, to think that these times are right around the corner is perhaps a little <\/span>too<\/span><\/i> optimistic. To make it in the current economic climate, people are going to have to adjust and adapt. We hope that these seven tips can help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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