Living the good life on a budget.
I have been quieter on the blogging front lately, slower to answer questions and emails, and that’s all to do with one thing… On Friday 7th August our son arrived into the world! Although the delivery wasn’t what I had hoped for or planned, the main thing is that me and the little…
As someone who is always looking to increase income and be more money-savvy, this is the second of a series about boosting your income. Even little amounts every month can add up and make a real difference to a budget. With some simple changes to how you shop online and just a little thought beforehand, you can…
Today on the Frugal Cottage we have a guest post today by Nate Matherson on student loan repayment, which affects many people in America today. Today, 43.3 million Americans have student loan debt. And, the class of 2015 graduated with more student loan debt than ever before. If you look deep into the student…
Hobbies are often thought of to be the activities of people with more time on their hands, who lead more relaxed lives or who are perhaps retired already. Children are often made to try lots of different hobbies, when younger to gain knowledge and different skills. But, as an adult with a full time job,…
A new month means it is time again to update The Ultimate Dream Fund again, as I continue our journey to early retirement. The Ultimate Dream Fund is named because it is our dream to retire early, and we need the funds to make that happen! One day, this fund will provide us with the…
Hello August! A month that we’ve been counting down to, looking forward to ever since we found out we were expecting a baby. The time has finally come! Although the change to our lives will be unmeasurable, I am so excited for the next chapter and expanding our family. I’m also interested to see what kind…
July seems to have passed in a blur of an eye, which I suppose is both good and bad; good because we are a month closer to achieving our goals and dreams, but bad because time seems to be going faster and faster. July has seen a somewhat more expensive month in the FC household,…
As someone who is always looking to increase income and be more money-savvy, I thought I’d do a new series about boosting your income with a variety of ways. Even little amounts every month can add up and make a real difference to a budget. With some simple changes to your internet browser and just…
This edition of the Weekend Edition means I have done this type of post on a Sunday for a whole year! I really enjoy reflecting back on the week just gone and appreciating what has happened during the week. This week has been the beginning of my maternity leave, so I haven’t really done…
Summer is here, finally, so that means time spent outside, enjoying the weather, eating lots of summery foods, including BBQ food and ice-cream, and having fun with the family. But, with the children off school and boredom potentially setting in, the summer holidays can fast become a very expensive time for most families. However,…
