Thrifty Rich by Lou Gibson

Thrifty Rich is a practical money guide from Lou Gibson, the Melbourne teacher and mum of two who shares budgeting tips as That Money Mum. When she realised her family was spending more than they earned, she reset the way they handled money, and found it changed more than just the bank balance.

The book is a no-shame, no-nonsense look at budgeting and saving: grocery bills, no-spend challenges, resisting the pressure to keep up, planning for big costs like weddings and babies, living within your means, and building better habits over time. It is written for Australian households feeling the cost-of-living squeeze.

A down-to-earth personal finance book for anyone who wants less money stress and a bit more calm.