Debt is a horrible thing to have hanging over you. Even a small amount of debt can make you feel as though you are not free, like you are trapped and that your life has just become about trying to pay it back. And if you have much more that…
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. With that said, displaying your family photographs is a great way to display the love your family has without saying any words at all. However, hanging a 10×10 foot photograph in a grand foyer isn’t exactly an affordable way to…
So many of us think that saving money is about amassing cash. And while this is the most important aspect, it’s vital to remember that money saving techniques and tactics are as much to do with mindset as they are about putting coins in the piggy bank. But why is…
Families spend a lot. It’s not cheap bringing up kids and you’ll often find yourself wondering where you can get a little extra cash to put aside for the fun and finer things in life – holidays, extracurricular activities, days out, luxury goods and more. Well, the key is to…
We work hard to provide the life we have. I aim to provide the best life I can for my girls. Growing up I had a wonderful outdoorsy childhood. But dad and mum didn’t have a lot of money. I have 3 other siblings so everything was shared or hand…
Some people just can’t sit still. Try as they might to laze away a Sunday afternoon in the garden, sipping on diet lemonade while topping up the ole vitamin D reserves, restlessness soon sets in. Usually, it starts with checking social media. Next maybe a news app or looking something…
When it comes to investing in your family’s future, you want to make sure you have given them the best start in life. This can be even before you start your family. There is nothing stopping you from planning for the future to make sure you start your new life…
Saving money always seems like it comes with sacrifices. People will tell you how to save money, but it usually means you have to cut back on certain things or avoid paying for items that you quite like. Ultimately, this is what stops many families from reducing their spending. You…
Teaching your little ones about the importance of saving as soon as possible is giving them the best start in life. The sooner they get used to handling money, counting their pennies and saving what they have, the more informed they’ll be and the more likely they are to go…
Running a household with kids can be quite challenging for the budget. You have a suitable family house to pay for, a shedload of washing and food to provide. Not to mention all the schools and sports-related expenses you will have for your kids. Then there are the weekends that…