Article · Oct 2026
news.com.au
Family of four will fly to Europe for just $950
How our family of 4 booked return economy flights to Europe using 512,000 Velocity points, earned on everyday spending.
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In the media
Real numbers, real families.
I've shared how our family uses a money system and frequent flyer points to travel the world with news outlets, podcasts and authors. Here's where you can read and listen.
In the news
The Daily Telegraph
Best hacks to make fast cash and boost your bank balance
Side hustles that actually add up, including selling on Facebook Marketplace.
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How to save more money and keep cash coming in
Mapping out your money route to save more.
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Meet SA's top 10 Instagram travel influencers
Featuring my South Australia Road Trips community (@southaustraliaroadtrips).
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Bargain Boss: Amanda Dean's top 10 tips to help you save thousands during the cost-of-living crisis
How we booked cheap flights from Adelaide to Singapore.
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Podcast
The Get Rich Slow Club
205. How to travel more without breaking the bank
Podcast episode on travelling more for less.
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Book
Kids Ain't Cheap
Case study in the book
A real family money story featured in Kids Ain't Cheap.
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Book
How To Not Work Forever
Case study in the book
A real money story featured in How To Not Work Forever.
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For journalists
Media bio
Lauren J Lee is an Adelaide Hills money coach, high school maths teacher and Certified Trauma of Money Practitioner. She helps families and small business owners build simple money systems that cover the bills, build savings and still make room for travel. A mum of twin boys, Lauren has visited 43 countries and uses frequent flyer points earned on everyday spending to take her family around the world.
Happy to talk about: money systems for families, saving for travel, frequent flyer points and reward seats, side hustles and paying yourself as a small business owner.
Media enquiries: lauren@laurenjlee.com