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  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761621055
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $36.99

Thrifty Rich

The everyday money lessons to build a truly happy life




The no-shame, no-nonsense guide to budgeting, saving money and building a life that feels truly rich – without sacrificing what matters most.

When teacher and mum of two Lou Gibson (aka That Money Mum) realised her family was spending more than they earned, the numbers stopped her in her tracks. She set out to reset their finances – and found it transformed far more than their bank balance.

In a world of mindless tap-and-go payments, endless subscriptions and Instagram-fuelled comparison, Lou discovered that while the external pressures were very real, the change had to start with her. And that shift gave her something priceless: peace.

Blending powerful personal stories with practical money strategies, Thrifty Rich shows how small daily choices can transform your budget – and replace financial stress with calm.

Lou’s lessons cover:
- tackling rising grocery bills
- no-spend challenges
- cutting through consumer pressure
- big life events like weddings and babies
- living within your means
- habits for building long-term wealth – and much more.

If you’re feeling the cost-of-living squeeze and exhausted by the pressure to keep up, Thrifty Rich shows you how to take control.

Because being ‘thrifty’ isn’t about deprivation.
It’s about becoming rich in the things that money can’t buy.

  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761621055
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $36.99

About the author

Lou Gibson

Lou Gibson is the creator of the social media account That Money Mum, where she shares practical, no-nonsense money-saving tips to a combined audience of more than 250,000 people. A teacher and mother of two living in Melbourne, Lou understands the everyday financial pressures Aussie families face all too well. Through small, actionable changes, simple family-friendly recipes, and encouraging others to step off the comparison treadmill, she helps households make their money stretch further without sacrificing what matters most. Lou believes financial freedom is built through consistent, sustainable habits that create lasting change.