There’s only a couple of days to go and FebuSave has well passed 9,000 supporters. Check out the pledges made during the month of February by lots of amazing supporters.
We’re now heading into the final week of FebuSave and the support numbers continue to grow and are now approaching 9,000 who have committed to save during the month of February. If you are yet to join, come and show your support for women to be more financially aware to be able to successfully save for their future. I’ve done well! I have foregone buying ‘treats’ for the entire month thus far. This was my FebuSave pledge. This has included no trips to Dan Murphy, no lattes, no Take Away meals and no eye-brow attention (ugh), and these small sacrifices has generated an estimated saving of $180. Think of the savings generated over the year, by being a little bit aware and a little bit disciplined! My #1 FebuSave tips would have to be “Before going ahead with any purchase, ask yourself "Do I really NEED this?". The more you can answer 'No' to those small purchases, the quicker you will reach those larger goals.”
Valentine's Day has always been a day to be acknowledged in this household. Not so much for its tradition and definitely not for its commercial standing but it was the day, 11 years ago that my partner and I officially announced we were a couple! This date is now a secondary anniversary, as we married two years ago.
I guess with this, it made it easier to announce last week, that we really should skip Valentine's Day this year, for it is less important and with my commitment to ANZ's FebuSave, we should hang on to our pennies! Now it's beginning to feel like FebuStingy!!
My FebuSave efforts have been cruising along quite nicely. I've not yet felt tempted to splurge on treats, yet! I will admit, I like a glass of wine in the evening when it's time to unwind but so far, so good!
Yesterday, I was rewarded for my participation in this amazing campaign by having my profile included amongst some amazing Australian women. What a privilege and how humble do I feel? Meet the other FebuSave supporters http://www.febusave.com/famous.php There are now more than 7,300 supporting FebuSave and it continues to grow. If you're yet to join, please do. There are some great savings tips for everyone. Here is the 2nd Interview AskHer.Com.Au did with Antonia Kidman, ANZ's Be Money Confident Ambassador. In this video, AskHer.com.au asks Antonia "Is financial planning different for single women?"
I thought it ironic that I’m an active ambassador for the ANZ FebuSave initiative, today is the first day for the month long campaign, and today my car gets towed away with possible drive-shaft issues! Hmmm – that sounds like an expensive fix. I have always been one to ensure there’s enough savings available for those rainy days, when those unexpected expenses that you have not budgeted for crop up. We still prefer not to have them but they do happen!
Here is my poor Suby car off to the mechanic and I’ll wait for the diagnosis. What expense will I incur? What if it can’t be fixed or it’s not worth fixing? Stay tuned...
It’s also not too late to support the ANZ FebuSave campaign. A further 100+ have joined today alone and there are now 6,711 supporters registered that have pledged a sacrifice in order to add to their savings for the month of February. Come and join us!
With only 4 days to go before the start of the ANZ's FebuSave campaign to make women more accountable with their finances, are you yet to register? Come and join a going crowd that have pledged to do without something for the month of February in order to save some pennies. A total of 5929 people have committed to save during the month of February. Here's what some are pledging to give up:
This may inspire you to join the cause, come and listen to Antonia Kidman, ANZ's Be Money Confident Ambassador in her first interview with AskHer.Com.Au. In this video, AskHer.com.au asks Antonia "Is a family budget enough?"
I had to share this seriously weird and creepy 'money-box' since it's very relevant to this FebuSave blog! I came across it last week in an article posted by Australian Anthill Online, titled 'Freaky ‘Face Bank’ teaches children frugality and fear'. What do you think?
I had a fabulous day at the Australian Open yesterday courtesy of ANZ FebuSave organisers for the ANZ Ladies Day. I was so conscious that it was a 'thank you' for being involved in FebuSave, that I took the following penny saving actions and it become a most enjoyable, inexpensive day out.
My main motivation to create this Posterous account is to use it as part of the ANZ FebuSave campaign http://bemoneyconfident.com/febusave I recently registered to participate in this campaign, together with other amazing Australian business women and bloggers. Antonia Kidman heads up the FebuSave Coaches with a number of supporters.
FebuSave is a fabulous initiative considering the report results regarding women and their finances! It incorporates the internet and the power of social media, giving the program the ability to build a very supportive community for women to take ownership and responsibility for their financial well-being.
The research ANZ Bank undertook prior to the campaign found the following results:
• 58% of women have less than $5,000 in savings and 33% have less than $1,000.
• 56% of Australians do not save money on a regular basis.
• 52% of women claimed they know they should have a financial plan but keep putting it off.
• Only one in ten women are very confident in managing their investments, financial planning and superannuation,and
• Less than one third of women surveyed said they were very confident about managing everyday finances.
Little sacrifices and being smart with your income can make a big difference over time. I’m teaching my children this and they have started early. They put a little of their pocket money and a little of their gift money away, so when they turn 18 they can purchase a car and have the ability to attend interviews, get their first job and have more social freedom. Unfortunately, not every woman has access to money mentors and this is where FebuSave can step in and provide the guidance to so many.
I have pledged to give up 'treats' for the month of February. This will include no purchasing or drinking wine or lattes. Yes, it will be difficult but I know for a fact their will be a financial gain from this exercise and have set a goal. I will be sharing my FebuSave campaign experience here.
The FebuSave movement can be joined on Twitter using the hashtag #febusave or you can join FebuSave on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/febusave
Don't forget to register http://bemoneyconfident.com/febusave before 1 February to make your pledge and join me this FebuSave!
