Category: Saving Money

My shameful confession- I do not have a pension
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My shameful confession: I do not have a pension

As a money blogger, you would think that I have all my ducks in a row with my finances. Whilst I have worked hard to pay off my debts and go self-employed, there is one area where I have a complete blind spot. One word: pensions. You see, the thing is…every time I start thinking that I need to sort out my pension, I get a little anxious. It all started when I was working

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Everything you need to know about Free Disney Dining 2017 (1)
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Free Disney Dining 2017

Free Disney Dining 2017 is back! If you are planning a trip to Disneyworld then this offer is too good to miss. What is Free Disney Dining 2017? Free Disney Dining 2017 is an amazing offer that Disney provide, usually annually. It means that if you stay in certain resorts in 2018 (including school holidays!) then everyone in your party will get free dining. The free dining that you can depends on where you stay,

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6 ways your job could be costing you money
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6 ways your job could be costing you money

Today I have a guest post written by Francesca who blogs at From Pennies to Pounds. Francesca writes her blog as a guide for improving your finance and your life through saving money and making more money – something I love. You can find her on Twitter @FromPenniesTo. Over to Francesca… Most of us think of our job as earning us money, but did you know that your job may be costing you much more than

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Sell your unwanted items with Mercari and get £1 free
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Sell your unwanted items with Mercari and get £1 free

ETA: Mercari has now closed in the UK. Last week I came across a selling app that is newly available here in the UK, and let me tell you, I am addicted to it – for both buying and selling. Here is my Mercari review, plus how you can quickly make some cash and get free stuff. Mercari is a mobile app that allows people to buy and sell securely to each other. The company have

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20 ways to save money on train travel

Today I have a guest post for you by Barrie who blogs at Railway Blogger, all about how you can save money on train travel. You can also find Barrie on Facebook and Instagram. Over to Barrie… If you are planning a trip then travelling by train always seems a lot easier than travelling by car for me. I enjoy the way I can relax whilst someone else drives. The proximity of a toilet was great

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4 ways to stop being shortchanged

We work hard for our money, so being shortchanged can leave a nasty taste in our mouth. More so, it can actually cause us financial problems if we are heavily overcharged for our purchases. A recent experiment was conducted by Paymentsense where they set up a coffee stall in central London. They would either overcharge customers or undercharge customers. The results were really interesting – although a lot of people asked for receipts, only two

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8 things you can buy second hand for a baby
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8 things you can buy second hand for a baby

Budgeting for a baby can be a challenge. Today I have a guest post on things you can buy second hand for a baby for you by Katy who blogs at Katykicker about making and saving money online, as well as adventures with her daughter. You can also find Katy on Twitter and Facebook. Over to Katy… Baby clothes & shoes Your baby won’t be small for long. Some items of clothing may only get

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1% at a time challenge

When you have a financial goal, whether it is to become debt free or to save up for something, it can be really hard to stay motivated. I picked up with trick a few years ago and I absolutely love it. This simple trick has helped me to become debt free and to save money much more easily. It is the 1% at a time money saving challenge. The trick is to divide your goal

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