how to live a thriftier life in London, and beyond!
You’ve decided you want to use your spare time to make some extra money- well done, that’s the first step to a better financial outlook! If you’re stuck for some side hustle ideas, this post will hopefully help you to define and decide on the direction you would like to take.
It is all well and good saying that you want to earn some cash on the side- but the reality is, it takes some time to figure out what you really want to take away from your side hustle.
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Furlough. Up until a month ago we had never even heard of this word, and now it is popping up in almost every conversation. You’ll probably already be aware that if you are put on furlough by your employer, it means that you cannot work for your employer during this time frame, and will be…
Spring is nearly upon us! And with that means lighter evenings, flowers in bloom, lambs frolicking in fields and most importantly… sunshine! I love the arrival of Spring each year, and this year is no exception. And with Spring, comes Easter- the best excuse to eat ALL the chocolate without remorse. This year, the UK…
Millennials. The generation that is hounded for having no money left at the end of the month, no idea about how to be good with money, and an ever increasing appetite for avocados. But as you and I know- this is a pretty lazy typecast. One generation does not share the same financial values, and…
Ever travelled a city on one of those big bus ‘hop-on, hop-off’ tours that take you round all the hotspots in a day? Me too, they’re a great way to see a city quickly and get your bearings. However, they can be super expensive, with a London bus tour costing £39 for an adult and…
At its core, budgeting is simple- to spend less than you earn, and ideally have something left over. But as we already know, that is much harder said than done if your costs are sky high already. Personal finance is different for everyone, because it’s just that- personal. One budgeting method won’t fit all which…
Once you have made the decision to start managing your money better, it can be tough to know where to start, and how to allocate your money to different areas of spending. How much is enough to save? How much is too much to spend on fun? Before you drill down into exactly what you…