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We’ve all been that person in denial about how much we’re spending each week. Take our quiz to determine whether you’re on the right track towards that coveted savings goal.

You go to the grocery store to shop buy produce to meal-prep with. You…

first check your fridge and pantry to see what you need, make a list of only the necessary things and shop on a Sunday to receive all the specials.

make your list, secure some of the specials, but of course you’ve got to splurge just this once on a treat!

what list? You turn up at the grocery store and while you know you shouldn’t, you spend way too much on things you probably don’t need! But who can resist?

grocery store? UberEats again this week.

Correct!

Wrong!

You get invited to drinks with your work colleagues this week. You…

politely decline – savings on the mind!

join for dinner and a few drinks – you’ve been spending well so far this week.

don’t hesitate! Enjoy dinner, drink a little too much, and are shocked by how much you spent the next day.

are the one who organised it! You enjoy a fancy dinner, shout everyone a round of drinks and gladly catch a taxi home.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your friend books a weekend away. You’re already going on a six-week trip to Europe this year, plus you have three interstate weddings! You…

politely decline and organise to have the group around to your place for Taco night.

decline, but say you can drive three hours to spend the day with them.

have so many trips planned but of course you say yes! Why would you want to miss out?

quickly accept. In fact, you know this amazing B&B on the south coast that’s a bit pricey but so worth it.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your wifi crashed again. You…

call your provider to have it fixed quickly and go to the nearest café to use theirs.

call your provider to have it fixed quickly and use your phone hotspot for Internet – it’s necessary.

call your provider who offers you a faster plan at a higher price, it’s over your budget but would be so much more convenient!

have had enough. You call your provider to replace your modem, upgrade your plan and even purchase another modem to give you a wider range – wifi is important for one person right?

Correct!

Wrong!

It’s that time of the week again. Your night to cook. You…

make use of the groceries you already have and plate up a simple, yet delicious meal.

haven’t gone all out for your meal night in a while. You research recipes and buy produce to whip up a dish you haven’t tried before. Bon appetite!

want to save, but a friend invites you over to order pizza– who could say no?

really can’t be bothered to cook again, you offer to take some mates out for dinner and pay for their meal.

Correct!

Wrong!

You’ve had another stressful week at work. Tonight calls for some extra R&R. You…

go home, get in your comfy pants, set up that new Netflix show everyone’s talking about and put your feet up. Bliss.

go home and stop by the grocery store on your way. A bottle of wine and some ice cream, and you’re on the way to some R&R.

text your personal trainer. You’re in need of a longer session this week.

go straight home and call your friends. Even though you said no to going out so you could save more this week, you’re definitely feeling like all-you-can-eat-pizza now. It turns into a bigger night than anticipated…but you deserve it!

Correct!

Wrong!

It’s that time to see the dentist again. You…

book your usual dentist’s next available appointment.

can’t get a session with your usual dentist for another month. Another one is available who’s more expensive, but it’s worth it.

can’t be bothered to find a new dentist closer to you since moving out a year ago. You travel a few hours to your family dentist and cop the petrol expenses as well as your dental fee.

haven’t been for three years so you feel it’s best to go with the top shelf option. Oops – waiting a little long has caused a bit of a financial and literal toothache.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your family have all driven up the coast for the weekend for your dad’s 80th but work meant you couldn’t carpool with them. You…

hop on the Friday afternoon train and get picked up at the other end. It’s only 45 minutes and far cheaper than any other option.

drive 20 minutes up the train line, park and hop on the train. Easy!

drive up yourself. It’d be so easy to catch the train but driving is far more convenient (even though it means traffic and more petrol expenditure!).

hop in an Uber and cop an expensive fare. You’ve had a long week at work though, right?

Correct!

Wrong!

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