As I’m still away I have another post from a fellow blogger to share today, Jon. He runs The Money Shed which is the UKs largest community website dedicated to earning money from home so is ideal for any stay at home (or not!) parent who wants to earn some extra money! Kids are expensive, no shock there! It doesn’t matter if they are 8 months or 18 years old you will be forever emptying your…
Sam and I have been thinking about ways we can ensure a happy and hopefully prosperous future for our children. Although our income isn’t as high as it was when I was working full time in hospitality management we still know how important it is to keep some money aside for the future of Athena and Arlo, to ensure that we are able to help support them through university, or any other training that they…
Working for yourself is a tricky business, especially when you do the sort of job like blogging that is uncertain in terms of work load and income! I’m lucky in that I have another steady freelance income but I really do need the two to make any sort of living! We want to try and buy a bigger home when our fixed term expires, and hopefully I’ll have enough years of income at a good…
Christmas comes but once a year, but when it does – boy can it hurt your wallet! However, with many household budgets squeezed in these austerity driven times, it’s important to find a way to celebrate Christmas without piling on the debt. Is it possible to cut Christmas costs without foregoing all the fun? Of course you can be both festive and frugal at the same time! In a way, this may be an opportune…
Saving money consistently provides great satisfaction for most people, especially when it only takes a few simple steps to do so. Little changes here, shopping differently there, and planning a little at the start of the week can all reap dividends and massive bonuses when you look at your bank balance later. With this in mind, here are five quick ways to give your finances a simple overhaul if you’re looking to save more:
One of the best things I ever did for my finances was start a penny jar. Okay, so… I know that sounds really dramatic… but hear me out on this one! I can be a super neat freak when it comes to my personal possessions. I keep my handbag and purse immaculate; there is not a stray receipt or food wrapper in sight and there is nothing I hate more than a purse full of…
We know this isn’t our ‘forever home’, not only does it not have a garden but although it has three bedrooms we use one as a playroom. Our mortgage is fixed for 5 years so we’re hoping to be in a position to sell this house at a profit and buy something that will be more suited to our family as the kids grow up. There is quite a lot of work to be done…
