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Tell us about yourself
From Victoria, work as a Carer in the community for aged and disabled individuals. Have four children, love coffee, enjoy being involved in the girls netball.
Very first paid job
Milking cows, didn’t pay much, but if you save it you can still purchase large items (I ended up buying a car)
Current job
Care worker in the community.
Your tip on how to save money
Don’t be lazy and cook dinner from home.
Spending or saving?
Spending.
What would you do with $50K if you were given it?
Would put $12,000 in a term deposit, pay $12,500 remaining on the credit card off and close them, pay off loans (we have $25,000). Spend the remaining $500 on restocking the pantry and freezer.