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Costly money mistakes you could be making

Are you making these expensive financial mistakes?
Sticking your head in the sand
Spending more than you earn
Living without a budget
Ignoring bank statements
Buying what you don't need
Paying for things you don't use
Sticking to branded goods
Not buying in bulk when it's sensible to do so
Throwing out coupons and vouchers
Falling for scams
Rushing to make decisions
Buying without comparing prices
Allowing policies to auto-renew
Wasting energy
Relying on in-branch products
Paying bills by cash or cheque
Living paycheque to paycheque
Ignoring your credit score
Losing track of your retirement savings
Underinsuring yourself
Underestimating the value of your time
Being scared of stocks and shares
Investing in expensive managed funds
Being greedy with investments
Focusing on short-term gain
Not asking for help
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Are you making these expensive financial mistakes?

Keeping a tight grip on your money can be tough, especially in times like these, but there are tips and tricks to make sure you hold on to more of what you've got. Click or scroll through to discover the money mistakes you should stop making to live a smarter, and richer, life.
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lovemoney staff

10 March 2021

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