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
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,
It’s officially Spring! We’re looking forward to welcoming all that is great about the new season: warmer weather, longer days – and the annual spring clean. You may be less enthused about the idea of donning the marigolds, so how about aiming to refresh your finances to make a massive difference to the pounds in your pocket instead? The Affordable Loans team have swept up the best tips to dust off your dosh and help
Welcome to another edition of 5 frugal things I have done this week. What a week it has been! From a mini holiday to increasing my income, here are the 5 fabulously frugal things I have done this week. Had a night away – on a budget Lately I have been exhausted – we have a lot going on and most of March has passed in a blur. I decided to book us a night
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
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
Did you know that the average savings interest rate on an easy access account is a pitiful 0.33%? During March, Smart Money People are inviting you to get involved in their #MaxYourMoney campaign, where there is even a £330 cash prize! Research from the Money Advice Service finds that more than half of the UK population (57%) have less than £100 in savings. The idea is that in order to #MaxYourMoney, we share innovative ways of getting
Earlier this month, I headed to London for a baking masterclass arranged by London and Country, who wanted to promote their #PieceOfCake campaign – where sorting your mortgage is a piece of cake. The idea was to work in teams to build a cake in the shape of a house, with a cash prize up for grabs for the winners. My competitive streak came out, and I plotted with Charlotte from Lotty Earns, who I
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