Most of the posts here at The Frugal Cottage are about money saving and budgeting. However, cash back sites are so easy to use that everyone should be using them. More and more people are spending money online. Purchasing big ticket items through various websites. Getting better deals online because they’re doing their own research….
Archives for October 2017
The Misconceptions Of Being Frugal
When I first started The Frugal Cottage, I chose the word “Frugal” on purpose. I wanted something that emphasised a mindset. Something that immediately gave some information about the site away. I like the word “Frugal”. I think it shows determination, grit and resourcefulness. Qualities that are important, especially when thinking about finances. But,…
Exercising On A Budget
Earlier this year I wrote a post about saving money on exercise and how we were trying to keep fit whilst spending as little as possible. Things for us have change slightly since then; being pregnant means I don’t exercise anywhere near as much due to either lack of energy or concern of causing myself…
The Weekend Edition #66
Happy Sunday! This week seems to have gone quite slowly, though I’m not entirely sure why. Frugal Baby has had a cold which has interrupted his sleeping a bit, but on the whole it is better. So yes, not sure why! I feel like the days have been a bit disjunct. However, another week has…
Life Update #14
The last time I did a Life Update post was early August, so I thought it was about time I did another! In the last one, I talked about Frugal Baby turning 2 and finding out that Frugal Baby #2 is also a boy 🙂 I’m now 28 weeks pregnant, so time is flying…
5 Personal Finance Books You Should Read
Following on from yesterday’s post about continuing to learn, I thought I would share with you some personal finance books that are interesting to read. I’m a big fan of reading. I always have been. Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed books. I am super fast at reading too. I remember once…
Why It Is Important To Keep On Learning
I was thinking earlier about how we acquire knowledge. When we’re young, we go to school and get taught things by adults. You make decisions about what subjects you study later on in life, then (presumably) go onto a job in a specific area. Learning different subjects at school means a greater general knowledge. You…
I’ve Got Something Exciting To Share With You!
I have got something exciting to share with you, which I have been working on behind the scenes. Something to test the waters, I suppose. I have spoken a lot about helping other people and making sure their money works hard for them. So, I’ve created a mini course, to share with you all!…
Dividend Income September 2017
After the bumper income in dividends last month, September was always going to be a let down. Only slightly kidding! Some months are so much better than others as the income received varies so much. I have been dividend investing for a while now, to create another passive income stream. Although I need to keep an…
The Ultimate Dream Fund Update – September 2017
I know I say this every month, but I swear this comes round more quickly as the year goes on. After last month’s exciting milestone, it seems more important than ever to appreciate the slow and steady approach. We can see the impact of our spending in our saving habits. At the end of each month…