Living the good life on a budget.
The cost of living is still on the rise, even if the rise in the rate of inflation has slowed, and everything seems more expensive every time you turn around! And while the north of the UK tends to be cheaper than the south, with prices peaking in London, even in the newly spruced up…
Car care is an absolute essential if you want to enjoy a peaceful drive with your loved ones and family. Neglected car health is only going to make things worse on the road and you are more prone to an unexpected car breakdown. While taking care of your car might sound intimidating and expensive –…
This is a collaborative post. If money is tight, spending money on vehicle and tyre maintenance can seem like an unnecessary expense. However, the worst case possible consequences of missing a necessary service or buying new tyres are too awful to contemplate… Here are four frugal and finance friendly ways to keep your car…
This is a collaborative post. One of the amazing things as a blogger is that you get to earn money online. You can use it to pay for a holiday, save up that emergency fund or even pout towards your early retirement dreams. The possibilities for where that money can go are endless, and…
This is a guest post by Simon – enjoy! A sober reflection after ten years of investing. I made my first fateful investment in 2009. What began then has resulted in a dream scenario – a six-figure investment portfolio. This has given me the financial freedom to take the summer off work and…
This is a guest post by Francesca. When you’ve got kids, the summer holidays can often be a source of worry, instead of fun. We don’t want that! There are lots of ways that you can have fun this summer, even if you are on a tight budget. Kids don’t need lots of money…
Today’s post is by Fiona, who writes about saving money, frugal living and making money from home on her blog www.savvyinsomerset.com. After mortgage or rent payments, the weekly shop is most families biggest expense. With unstable weather conditions (think last years very cold winter followed by an extremely hot summer) and the uncertainty of Brexit…
Today’s article is a guest post from Sara Williams, who blogs about everything to do with debt at Debt Camel. I read Nicola’s recent post Why Financial Knowledge Should Be Part Of Your Self Care Routine and you might be surprised that I liked the fact that she didn’t mention knowing about your credit…
Today’s post is from Simon over at Pennies for the Piggy Bank, a blog about simple tips to help you save and make money. Being frugal is often misunderstood and seen as “tight” or “cheap”. However, what being frugal really means to me, is making the most of the money you do have by…
Today’s post is a guest post by my blogging friend Lynn. Lynn is an award-winning personal finance writer and commentator. She is the founder of www.mrsmummypenny.co.uk. A blog established in 2013 that encourages healthy wealth, body and mind. She regularly features in newspapers and as a commentator on BBC Radio & TV. She also presents…
