The Shift That’s Taking Place in Education

  Education is a significant financial investment and, today, there’s a shift taking place within education that is marking the start of a new era.…

5 time and money-saving hacks

Today – time and money-saving hacks Time and Money-saving hacks Some time-saving and money-saving hacks are interchangeable – like investing in a dishwasher instead of…

Great value designer clothes for men

Dressing well on a budget is not something just my female readers aspire to do – today lets take a look at great value designer…

5 frugal upcycles #5frugalthings

Today – frugal upcycles Oh, how I love a good upcycle, taking something long unloved and neglected and making it better, useful again and saving…

How to handle having kids and paying a mortgage?

Are you and your partner thinking about starting a family, but already have a mortgage to pay off? Or perhaps you are living in rented…

5 frugal things – choosing thrifty

It is birthday time in my home and school trip payments to be made and tennis membership to be renewed and so on and so…

What is ATE Insurance and when you might need it

Have you heard of ATE Insurance? Perhaps like me, you have heard of it but are not quite sure what it is? Well, I have…

The value of gemstones

Today – the value of gemstones   Jewels have always been a sign of wealth, haven’t they? As a child, I used to love to…

Family Debt help – who can you turn too?

There’s nothing worse than being in debt, especially if you’ve got a family to support. Did you know that in the larger cities in the…

How to Shore Up Your Family Finances

Living a financially responsible life is surprisingly easy yet many of us still struggle with it. The trick is to focus on making some relatively…

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Whatever the season, we always seem to find something to complain about. We find ourselves moaning about…

My frugalish week – lots of spending!

This week I have had some lovely bargains. I got the M&S summer box which was £14  ( when you spend £40 ) for £135…

How to sell a house fast

How to sell a house fast Oh, the stress of selling a home can be like no other! It can be easily put on a…

The benefits of going on holiday in a large group

There are some real benefits to going on holiday in a large group and it can be a really enriching experience. Here are my top…

48 hours in Macau

  A glamorous city with a fascinating mix of Cantonese and Portuguese influences, Macau was a Portuguese colony for over 300 years, a fact that’s…

10 steps to a cheap and fabulous family kitchen

Today – 10 steps to a cheap and fabulous family kitchen How do you get a cheap but fabulous family kitchen? I am a big…

Great frugal phrases #5frugalthings

When it comes to your money you need to not worry too much about being polite or accommodating. You need instead to be protective. My…

Reasons Why Your Car Demands Attention in Summer

Today – Reasons Why Your Car Demands Attention in Summer Summers are here with a bang and travelling season is around the corner too. Believe…

The SHOCKING Procrastination Penalty of not switching mortgage deals in …

Are you switching mortgage deals in time ? How are you for keeping on top of your finances? Do you know when your fixed rate…

Organising a Funeral on a Budget

Making funeral arrangements for yourself or a loved one can be an upsetting and expensive process. Most people are not necessarily thinking of the cost…