A couple of days ago, I was talking about failure, and how it affects people. Some will set the bar too high, then fail and give up. I don’t really mind failure, I’ve had my fair share of it, and also my fair share of success. Why? Because when I failed, I didn’t… Read more
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Is a state pension enough to support you in retirement?
Whether you are just starting your career in your 20s or nearing retirement in your 50s, it’s never too early or late to think about your pension. Earlier this year, it was revealed that one in seven people retiring this year will be relying solely on State Pension to fund their retirement… Read more
Setting up a new office and keeping costs down
Copyright: R. Michael Stuckey/ Comstock Images/Thinkstock Setting up a new office can be both exciting and fun, it needn’t be hugely expensive. The key to keeping costs down is to have a clear picture of what you do and don’t need both in the short-, medium- and long term and to look for ways… Read more
Saving Money at the Airport
Traveling by itself can be kind of expensive but little do people know they’ll end up spending a good portion of their traveling money just by standing around the airport while they wait for their flights. Luckily, there are a few tips to keep in mind to help you from dropping and arm and a… Read more
Which month is the most expensive? The Co-operative Bank answers pressing financial questions
Ever wondered which month you spend the most money in or why overspending occurs more heavily at certain times of the year? An infographic from The Co-operative Bank has sought to answer all our financial questions and there’s a few startling statistics to get your head round. A Frugal Christmas and a Debt Free… Read more
If you could only eat one thing, what food would it be?
If for the rest of your life, you could only eat one dish, what would you choose? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner? You can chose a dish with several ingredients, but not a soup, with a side of sushi, a side of steak, and a side of chocolate cake. I think I would go for some… Read more
Top Tips For Easing Life’s Financial Burdens
The ideal life would be one where financial worries did not exist. Unfortunately, in tough economic times such as these, the path to financial freedom is one fraught with an increasing number of obstacles. From seeking out the best deals on necessary expenditures to putting away a little cash where we can,… Read more
About money, time, and doing the right thing
I love saving money. And I have the luxury of having time in my life since I don’t work anymore, so I have been known to go into great length to save money. We all know that time is money and instead of spending hours making our own toothpaste we should make extra money and… Read more
Frugal recipe: Dough-less vegetable quiche
This is a super simple recipe, and perfect if you are on a zero food waste challenge, since you can use most of the vegetables that are about to go bad on your fridge. I love quiche, which is a French dish that usually comes with a crust, like a pie. The problem is, the… Read more
Energy companies can’t hide behind complex tariffs
With announcements that the last of the Big Six energy companies is to up its prices, it might be expected that many Brits will be looking to switch providers in the next few months – especially when the biggest bill of the year, following the winter period, will be landing on doormats across… Read more