As the weather cools down, we expect candles, cosy jumpers and…colds and flus. Having a cold or the flu can actually cost you quite a bit of money, especially when it comes to dosing up on painkillers, decongestants and tissues. Here are 10 thrifty ways to beat colds and flus. Rest When you are ill it is really important to let your body rest. Colds and flus tend to hit us when we are most
“Treat yourself!” Is a phase that gets used very frequently. We use “treat yourself” to justify spending, and buying yourself treats is often a reaction to something much bigger. Had a bad day? Treat yourself. Been working super hard? Treat yourself. Got PMS? Treat yourself. The thing is, treating ourselves is usually used as a way to make ourselves feel better which leads to an emotional connection with spending. The thing is, you can treat
If you’ve been reading up on ways of budgeting, you have probably come across the term ‘cash envelopes’ as one of many methods to keep your spending under control. But what are cash envelopes and how could they help you? Cash envelopes for budgeting can also be known as the Envelope System or Envelope Method, and has been popularised by Dave Ramsey who is a well-known American money expert, author and radio host. The cash envelope
With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are looking at ways to make Christmas more affordable. There are still plenty of ways to make money before the big day! Here are some ways to make some serious cash before Christmas. Online surveys Answering online surveys is one of the easiest ways to make cash and earn gift vouchers for Christmas. You can easily complete surveys whilst you’re watching tv or even on your commute! My
Picture this: you’ve just moved into your dream home. You’re excited to turn on the TV and enjoy some prime entertainment from the comfort of your new home. The only problem is that you have a standard TV package and sadly, there’s nothing on that you want to watch. Sky TV is one of the best ways to remedy the age-old issue of finding nothing on the TV. But before you invest in a TV
We could all do with finding ways to save money, and I want to challenge you to taking a few hours over this next weekend to see how you can save £500 or more over the next year. Here are lots of ideas to help you to save money. Switch energy providers Most of us are loyal to our energy providers, but did you know that you could be paying around £300 more per year
Car insurance, one of those annual drags you have to contend with, seeking out the cheapest deal to avoid paying well over the odds for the trumped up renewal price offered. Yet it is not only the basic insurance cover which is costly, but all the add-ons like, protected no claims discount, breakdown cover and motor legal protection which can add another £100+ to your premium. Motor Legal Protection, usually adds another £30 to your
Eating out at restaurants is a fantastic way to spend an evening with a partner, friends or family – it’s a great way to relax, eat some amazing food, and spend quality time with the people you love. That said, eating out is often reserved for special occasions and celebrations due to the cost involved. But what if I have a secret that can save you money every time you eat out? It’s time to
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