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Seven easy ways to stretch your grocery budget

Well, it looks like the song was right: mo money, mo problems… From big mortgages, to expensive schools, to fancy cars - the more you earn, the more there is to spend it on. You might not have to clip coupons, but you do have to keep up with the payments. It’s what is commonly referred to as lifestyle creep - and it’s a trap people can easily fall into when they start earning more money.

Could you feed your family for an entire week without spending more than $21? That’s the challenge that Australian blogger and personal finance writer Fiona Lippey has for households in Australia

When I was a kid, my grandfather gave me a Canada Savings Bond every Christmas. I thought this was a pretty boring gift — until I turned 17 and cashed in some of the bonds to help pay for a summer abroad in France.

Those questions and more (how much to save before moving out, advice on financial planning) answered by financial expert, Caroline Cakebread