When you’re making any major financial decision, it always pays to do your due diligence and to ensure that you’re ticking all of the boxes in the right order, when they need to be ticked. Failing to be careful with a home purchase can be very costly, and can make moving much more stressful. Here, […]

One way to get a handle on our finances is to simply buy less stuff. It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of consumerism, where the lure of the next shiny object or the latest gadget seems irresistible. But by consciously choosing to buy less, we’re not only benefiting our bank accounts; we’re […]

If you’re looking for easy ways to save money, then you’ve come to the right place! Read these tips to help you save money, I know they work because I use all of them myself! By following these tips and tricks, you can: Are you ready? Let’s dive in! Separate your accounts Have a current […]

Back in the day, my husband was a youth worker and I was a new teacher, so we didn’t have much money. So, when it came to finding fun things to do, I was the Queen of all things fun and frugal!  And even now, many years later, I still love finding things that are […]

I’ve collected some of my favourite savings challenges that could help you get started with saving. Whether you want to save for a wedding, a holiday, a new pair of shoes, or set money aside for a rainy day – you can enjoy these fun ways to save! The Cancellation Challenge The first challenge is […]

Tracking your net worth is vital for financial well-being. Understanding and monitoring your net worth is a great way to assess your financial health. This metric provides a clear picture of your financial status, helping you assess whether you are overspending, how much you have saved, and whether you are adequately preparing for retirement. What […]

I know from personal experience that money and marriage can be tricky. Read my tips on how you can have a healthy relationship with money and marriage. I know that managing finances as a couple can be challenging, particularly when one partner is totally overwhelmed or reluctant to talk about money.  You may not only […]

I get it. For many people, money is not an exciting topic and it’s not top of everyone’s agenda of things to talk about.   Money can be a stressful topic that we often want to avoid.  And this is especially true when we have been taught that money is not a topic of conversation […]

Read my practical financial advice for newlyweds because if you don’t know, you don’t know. My husband and I got married over 20 years ago. We both admit that we didn’t make good financial choices as newlyweds. Which is why I want to share with you my top financial tips for newlyweds. Practical advice of […]

This is a guest post written by Fiona Chapman. Fiona is a mindset writer and blogs about living life on your own terms. This blog is all about money mindset and how it might be holding you back. For women who have stayed at home (like me) after choosing to have a family, losing your […]