Babies can be so expensive. I know, having had three. According to the Cost of a Child report, created by the Child Poverty Action Group, the basic cost of raising a child over 18 years is around £75,147 for a couple and £101,883 for a single parent. Thankfully, I saved most of the expensive items … [Read more…]
Actually, why aim at just keeping to your budget? Why not aim to come in under it and save some money? Just imagine, starting 2019 with a relatively clean financial sheet… It’s not just a dream, you can make it happen if you put your mind to it. First of all, work out how much … [Read more…]
Last winter was particularly brutal, with weather fronts like the Beast from the East and Strom Caroline blowing in and causing chaos. The cold weather is upon us once again as we head further into the chilly season, and it’s time to prepare for all extreme weather patterns. To keep warm, we’re more likely to … [Read more…]
There are plenty of resources that can help you lower your energy bills and become more energy efficient. Switching from older bulbs to LEDs, for instance, is an investment that can substantially lower your consumption level. The same can be said for sticking to appliances that have good energy efficiency ratings. Other tips and tricks, … [Read more…]
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. With the festivities still going on in some families, the very thought of thinking about next Christmas may leave people cold. However with many sales now on, it is the perfect time to think about stocking up at a fraction of the price. Here are my five … [Read more…]
Every year, many of us plan to start saving for Christmas in January yet come the end of the month when the last payday seems like an age ago, the thought goes out of the window. Come this time of year, we all wish we’d kept the saving regime up. Now you can sit back … [Read more…]
