About The Author

Andrew Mates

ANDREW MATES is the owner and strategic money coach of Your Budget Mates and has always had a keen interest in numbers and the philosophy of succeeding financially in a world full of consumerism.

Andrew is a valued member of the team and is passionate about education and empowerment around finance and providing people with the confidence to successfully manage their own finances.

Equipped with a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking (but not a broker), Andrew and his team can work with you to create a budget plan and savings strategy that is second to none which will see you kicking goals and doing the things you want to do but never thought you could!

In between helping clients and working on strategies, Andrew also enjoys walking on the beach and road trips with his wife Alyssa.

Posts by Andrew Mates

Why You Need A Money Coach

In life; if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right, and if you want to get ahead in life then you must invest in yourself. Think about our top performing athletes in Australia, Olympians, Footballers, Racing Car Drivers, the list goes on. What do they all have in common? They all want to be the [...]

Improving Your Credit Score – Your Budget Mates Delivering Real Results!

Early July 2019, we started working with a client who was completely embarrassed about their situation. They had unsecured debt of nearly $40,000 plus a car loan, plus a mortgage, all whilst being a single parent with 2 children. They were stressed to the max with late fees on their credit cards, and worked in [...]

Budgeting Presentation, July 2019 – Collaborating with Impact Adelaide West

July 6th 2019, Adelaide Budgeting proudly collaborated with Impact Adelaide West and conducted our first ever free budgeting seminar. 28 people filled the room hungry and thirsty for knowledge with the topic of “Knowing your numbers and the importance of budgeting…” It came about due to the fact that Impact Adelaide West and Adelaide Budgeting [...]

The “Simplicity” Of Knowing Your Numbers & The Benefits Of Having & Using An Effective Budget

Many of our clients say they know how to budget, yet when we ask them if they are saving money they say no. Why not we ask? “Well… we put money away during the month only to have to take it out again to pay bills. Bills are always taking our money from savings.” Well... [...]

4 Meals for $20.00 – Nah! Too Expensive!

Everybody is talking about “great value meals” 4 for $20.00. Convenience and fast food create a “feeding frenzy” in our homes especially when you can feed an entire family of 4 on a “budget” for only $20.00 a meal! Bargain right? McDonalds do it, heck even MyBudget are promoting it in their blogs…! We wont [...]

If Love Doesn’t Cost A Thing, Then Why Is Valentine’s Day So Expensive…?

In the sexy tones of Jennifer Lopez “my love don’t cost a thing…” why is it that every Feburary the 14th we all feel pressure to spend more than we have to show how much we love our partners? Can’t we just love them every day of the year equally? Why do we do it? [...]

January – Save Now For Next Christmas!!

What a whirlwind Christmas was! Gift giving for family and friends, toys for the kiddies, left overs in the fridge and now its January! YAY!! The wrapping paper from last years Christmas gifts still clogs your bin… and it won’t be long until you are back at work again, for another year of fun, happiness [...]

“Interview” – Smashed Avocado And Budgeting For Millennials

Early October 2018, Alyssa and I were fortunate enough to be interviewed by Emma Edwards, editor at The Broke Generation (www.thebrokegeneration.com). The Broke Generation are passionate about Empowering young people to take control of their finances while still living their best life, and occasionally enjoying smashed avocado on toast as a well balanced millennial does. Foreward by Emma [...]

We Helped To Save A Home!!

At Adelaide Budgeting we love to celebrate client milestones and are thrilled with the positive outcomes that our clients are receiving from our service. Below is our most recent success story from a client we have been helping over the last 4 months. Our client had been struggling with cashflow due to high utility bills, [...]