Getting a mortgage is big commitment, even if you already have one, looking to move home and potentially to a bigger mortgage is a big jump. When you are at the point of beginning to look for a mortgage, there are a number of factors […]
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Saving money by entering competitions
There seems to be a bit of a taboo about winning prizes in competitions, almost as if some people are ashamed of winning a prize that they may gift. I just don’t understand why though? After all, if you win a prize you were going […]
How to prepare for unplanned expenses
Let’s face it, despite our best efforts, there are going to be times when you come up against some unplanned expenses. Now in an ideal world, these will happen when you have either an emergency fund pot or little savings from payday. The reality is […]
Setting yourself financial goals
2020 has been a bit strange for us all, many of us will be very pleased to see the back of it. However, if like us, 2020 has put the brakes on some of your plans, now is the time to start looking ahead to […]
Building a More Economical Home
#This is a collaborative post Building your house on a budget? Here are some practical tips to help you keep your costs down throughout your project, without compromising on quality… Design Before you start applying for planning permission, you need to carefully design and budget […]
How to Clean a Very Dirty Carpet?
#This is a collaborative post Sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances, due to which the carpet can get very dirty. If you do not clean it in time, it will forever lose its former beauty and you will have to throw it away. To prevent this […]
Balancing the cost of childcare to work
#Ad – This is a collaborative post When our children were babies we were very fortunate to have our family help with the childcare on my return to work as the cost of childcare was not something we had ever considered. Then when the both […]
Saving now for days out in 2021
#Ad – This is a collaborative post This year has not turned out the way that any of us planned it would let’s face it if we could restart the year and start again many of us would. For me, the current situation has slowed […]
Is Your Home Business Too Big for Your House?
#Ad – This is a collaborative post When you first start your own small business, home is the ideal place to base your operations. It costs nothing and offers a convenient, risk-free place to test the waters and get a fledgeling business off the ground. […]
How to Save Your Employer Money
#AD – This is a collaborative post It’s easy to be wasteful at work when you’re not the one paying the bills. Helping your employer save money is a great way to help the company you work for increase its profits, freeing up more cash […]