Many of us feel the financial pinch over Christmas, and with under 100 days to go, you might be starting to worry about the cost of Christmas. Here are 7 things that you can do right now, or in the run up to Christmas, that will make it easier on your bank balance. 1 – Set a budget Setting a budget will help you to ensure that you have enough money for Christmas. You can
10th September saw the second annual UK Money Bloggers conference, the Sho-mos (Show me the money) which consisted of a full day’s conference followed by an awards ceremony that evening. The event took place at the Latest Free Stuff HQ just opposite Tower Bridge in London and was attended by lots of money bloggers from across the UK. The event was a big deal for me – it was at the Shomos last year that
You have probably heard the saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but did you know that there is a whole money saving trend dedicated to scavenging discarded receipts? This trend, known as wombling, allows savvy consumers the chance to earn money off vouchers, get coupons, loyalty points or even earn cashback on shopping that they haven’t had to do in the first place. The name “wombling” comes from The Wombles. Many people
Whether you are an eBay pro, or just starting out, getting budget friendly packaging is a must. If you wait until you are at the Post Office to buy your packaging then you would get stung. Losing out on profits because you haven’t purchased budget friendly packaging is a shame. Here are plenty of ideas for where you can get eBay packaging from, on a budget. What packaging you need for eBay The type of packaging you
It might still only be August, but with the odd chilly day we have had lately, I am already starting to think about those cosy autumnal days. Whether you love warm, cosy jumpers or layering, here are some tips on how you can create an autumn wardrobe on a budget. Use what you’ve got Have you looked through your wardrobe properly lately? Even with the best intentions I often find some clothes have fallen to the
I love visiting Disney World, and we work hard to make this a reality every year. You will be pleased to know that there are still plenty of ways that you can save money at Disney World, from travelling there to the food you eat in the parks. Here are my favourite money saving hacks for Disney World. Getting there Travelling to Disney World can be expensive and make up a large chunk of your expenditure. Here are
With the hot deals, cheap airlines and points cards, it’s becoming easier and easier to travel for next to nothing. I travel frequently, and people always ask me where I am off to next, and comment that I must be loaded. The truth is, I simply know have to travel on a budget and get things for cheap or even free. I’m here as the Globetrotter Guru to help you to travel without breaking the
As someone who has been freelancing and working from home since 2009, it’s been really lovely to see Emma starting up and smashing her income goals. How inspiring is that? Freelancing can be a cycle of feast or famine (especially during the summer months when everyone buggers off on their paid holiday leave), so how do you manage you freelancer finances? With the right money saving tips, you can still enjoy a fantastic freelance life
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