Saving for a house is a big challenge, and it still takes people ages to save up enough for a deposit for their first home. Help To Buy and 95% mortgages help, but with house prices rising, you’re still going to need a large deposit to stand a chance of getting on the ladder. After… Read More
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and as we fast approach the beginning of December, many parents will have their minds solely focused on the month ahead and what that may mean for their finances. December is traditionally an expensive month. You have Christmas, of course, but there is everything else that goes along with… Read More
There’s no denying it, owning a car can be expensive; to run and more expensive to fix when they go wrong! There are a few ways you can keep on top of the maintenance costs of any car you own, or are looking to sell, to make your car last longer. I’ve listed a few… Read More
When you’re a kid, you view your parents as an unlimited source of money. You ask them for everything, and expect your parents to oblige, within reason. Now as an adult with your kids, you realise just how awful it must have been for your parents always to hear you going on and on about… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Now that I’m in my 30’s when it comes to friends birthdays my friendship group tend to club together to get the birthday boy/girl a more expensive gift. Something that they either want or will actually use rather than lots of little presents that they don’t necessarily need. This works well because everyone is happy… Read More