Category: Saving Money

Saving Money

Make money on your smartphone with BeMyEye

Have you ever wondered how to make money from your smartphone? There are tons of money-making and money saving apps out there, but where to start? One of the best times to make money using a money app is when you are already out and about, perhaps on a train or waiting for a bus- spare time that would perhaps otherwise be wasted. That’s where BeMyEye comes in, it’s essentially a mystery shopping money app

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Retirement provision through equity release – a sensible choice

According to recent studies, only 45% of UK adults are putting sufficient retirement provisions in place, while 20% are not saving at all for their retirement. If you’re approaching retirement age and don’t have enough savings or a big enough pensions pot to support you in your old age, what are your options? If you’re a home owner, you’re in a better position than you may realise. Property is a valuable financial asset – and

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Money talks: why it’s essential that you know your credit score

Let’s talk money. The world of personal finance can be a bewildering, often stressful place that may lead to needing therapy.  If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed over financial issues, or other mental health issues, BetterHelp is a great option (click here). Do you understand about credit scores and have you ever looked at your own credit file? Before you start glazing over, you should know that this is actually really important stuff to

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Monday Money #9: How to keep your budget cool in hot weather

With the summer months comes the inevitable temptation of spending more money, whether that’s on fresh new summer clothes collections in stores, or going out for dinners and drinks more often to make the most of the sunshine. Despite our best intentions, sometimes this means that we don’t stick to our budget plans, and money saving can go out the window during the hotter months. Of course, it’s so important to still enjoy ourselves during

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Why you should buy furniture that’s made to last

As you have probably heard and read about countless times, we are living in a consumerist culture where buying cheap and replaceable goods is the norm. This is environmentally damaging and has built an expectation that once your cheap item has worn out after a year or two, you replace it with something just as cheap. As you know, I am all for a bargain, but if something cheap wears out after a year or

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Monday Money #8: The good, the bad and the ugly side of Pontins

If there is a word that describes my life right now, it is definitely transitional. Throw in stressed and anxious and that’s the perfect description! Something I learned in CBT last year is to recognise what makes me anxious, and act on it before it becomes a problem and I relapse to the point of having panic attacks. Having recognised that, I knew it was time to book a few nights away from home, but

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10 Ways to Make Your Rented Home Feel More Homely

Rented homes can often come with furnishings and features which are not to our own personal tastes and preferences, which can be tricky if you are living in a property for a long period of time. It’s essential that the space you live in feels comfortable and homely, and luckily, there are lots of things that you can do to update the space and make the house feel like your own. Here I have put

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6 ways to manage your fertility budget

Today I have a fantastic guest post for you from Egg Donation Friends, who want to show you that exploring fertility treatments can be affordable.  Fertility treatments costs like IVF procedures or egg donation program plus hormonal medicine add up quickly. Just one egg donation cycle in a UK clinic can cost you anywhere from €10,000 (£8,700) or more depending on what additional procedures you choose. Many clinics do not include fertility medications in the

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