Category: Saving Money

14 amazing things found in Poundland in February 2017
Bargain

What’s awesome in Poundland in February 2017

Every month I head to Poundland to find you some awesome bargains, and February 2017 was pretty awesome. As usual we visited the King’s Lynn Hardwick store. Here are 14 awesome things in Poundland this month. This is the first time I have seen a USB plug at Poundland – I usually resort to Amazon to get them (where they are £2.49 each). I can’t wait to give it a try! You know I am

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Five thrifty hair care tips
Beauty

5 thrifty hair care tips

Keeping my long, thick hair in great condition is something that I take great pride in, but it can quickly turn very expensive. This post has 5 thrifty hair care tips for keeping your hair in tip-top condition (I don’t know if you’ve looked into hair transplant cost) designed to provide you with thrifty hair care tips that can save you from these costs in future! Tip 1: Reverse washing your hair Reverse washing your hair

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The reasons why you should consider using a mortgage broker
Saving Money

Why you should consider using a mortgage broker

If you are looking to purchase a new house and find a great deal, you might have considered using a mortgage broker. Often we can be put off using a mortgage broker because of the fee they charge, or the commission they earn, however, there are some fantastic benefits to using a mortgage broker – especially to learn the answers to some questions, like are reverse mortgages a scam? I have teamed up with Furness

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5 ways to manage emotions and save yourself money
Saving Money

5 ways to manage emotions and save yourself money

Today I have a wonderfully important guest post from Eileen Adamson. Eileen is a Your Money, Sorted coach, working online with UK based women. She can help you to develop a better relationship with money and feel calm, relaxed and positive about money. This will allow you to feel confident, in control and able to make good financial decisions. Through creating a good relationship with money, you can then live the life that YOU want

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Make Money

Making figures easy with Xero accounting

Every year I vow that I am going to get on top of my accounts and submit my tax return early…and if the scrambling around last night is anything to go by, every year I lie to myself! Submitting my tax return is one of those jobs that I absolutely hate and seem to have a “bury my head in the sand” approach to. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Xero accounting can

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Saving Money

How to get organised in 2017

I am often asked about how I manage to organise my time when I work from home, as well as how I organise my business and my home. This is something that I struggle with each and every day, and I sometimes wish that there was a magic wand to make it all a little bit easier. We all have our own reasons for wanting to bring more organisation into our lives – whether it

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Saving Money

#PlanAheadToSave

Looking back at 2016, there are certain areas where we spent more than we wanted to, or we actually lost money. This year I am participating in #PlanAheadToSave where, inspired by the “New Year, New Start” mentality of January, I want to become more financially organised for 2017. Here are the steps I am taking to save more money this year. Meal planning Groceries is definitely one of our biggest monthly costs, and in January

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FairFX pre-paid currency card review & get a free card
Budgeting

FairFX pre-paid currency card review & get a free card

Updated January 2017 I have been using the dollar FairFX pre-paid currency card since 2011 and I cannot recommend it enough for foreign currency. The FairFX travel money rates have always appealed to me. Benefits of a FairFX currency card There are so many benefits to have a pre-paid currency card. The FairFX card is a Mastercard, meaning that it is accepted worldwide. It helps you to budget on a trip – whilst you can top up your

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