When it was just myself and Mr B, we were not too bothered about thinking about our financial future. As long as we had payment protection on our mortgage, was all that mattered to us. Now we have our two girls, I do worry about providing for them in the future, and making sure the families finances are secure. So…
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Online shopping can be a gift and a curse. You don’t have to worry about leaving home to stock up on your favourite items. However, maxing out your credit card is easy when you don’t see how much you’re actually purchasing. Because online shopping can be pretty dangerous, learning how to utilise your resources is wise. Discovering different deals and…
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Shopping online this Christmas is big business for retailers. With the change in technology, statistics suggest that around 42% of people do some shopping online. With many apps available on smartphones, a lot of these transactions are on mobiles. Large busy crowds and heavy shopping bags put people off going in to stores. With the UK’s purse strings being tightened…
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Ok, so the new year is coming, and all you should be thinking about is what you’re going to do for Christmas, and how you’re going to see the new year in. You’re probably going through all of the things in your head that you need to pay for, and quickly trying to figure out a way how you’re going…
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No matter how frugal you consider yourself to be, there’s a good chance that you occasional over-spend on things you don’t need. These days, we’re all victims to an increasingly convenient shopping environment. When deals and offers are delivered by brands directly to your smartphone, and all you need to do is tap to purchase, it’s difficult to convince yourself…
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When it comes to finance, you do not have to be the owner of a business to benefit from some smart lifestyle finance tips. Hopefully this post can help give you some useful guidance in saving money on your every day life for both you and your family. Financial Calendar and Budget One of the easiest and most effective ways…
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If you have experienced financial difficulties, you know that you could spend a huge amount of time on worrying while trying to deal with these situations. It often feels like you are alone and isolated and not sure which way to turn. Some companies can help you no matter what financial situation you are in, and if you are unable…
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Who watched the Royal Wedding? Unlike Prince Harry and Meghan Markle your wedding could take years and years of planning! But what’s next when the vows are said and the day is over? Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of engagement rings, we take a look at the costs that you’ll face after the wedding day, from starting a family to…
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The following research conducted by Nicotinell, a company which can help people when they have ambitions of quitting smoking, has provided insight on how much smoking costs across Great Britain by those who have taken up the habit… Understanding where the research came from The basis for the research comes from the fact that the average daily cigarette consumption for…
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Now I’m on maternity leave, this past week I have sat down thinking about ways to save money on your weekly shop. Maternity pay isn’t a great deal in fact it’s only £140.98 a week (as of March 2018) so when you are used to working full-time it’s a big drop in wages. In our household I mainly pay for…
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I will be starting Maternity leave in a couple of weeks and we all know that maternity pay isn’t that great. I will be thinking of ways to budget the money we have coming in and making it go that little further. That said there is always some kind of special day, birthday or holiday coming up, so making those…
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Welcome back to Thrifty Thursday. Last time I shared with you one of my favourite money-saving apps called Shopmium. This week I’m sharing another app called Checkout Smart. This app is all about claiming cash back on your everyday items while you are shopping. A good tip is to have the app open while you are going around the shops…
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“New year, new me!” How many of us have uttered those words before? While it’s great to feel motivated in January for a year better than last, putting that into practice for all 365 days is hard work. Organising finances is something many of us do at the start of the year. It’s the best time to do it, too.…
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