Millennial Money

Selling On Etsy- How To Get Started

July 12, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

If you’re looking for a new way to make some extra money, selling your wares on Etsy could be your next side business. Etsy is an online marketplace with a focus on independent sellers and handmade, unique items. Customers usually head to Etsy to find things that no one else has, and popular purchases include personalised gifts, wedding favours and vintage clothing.

I have personally found Etsy to be a fantastic place to sell my hand embroidered t-shirts, and it has given me a way of making money from a hobby that I love. If you have a creative talent whether it’s sewing, graphic design or calligraphy it’s worth setting up shop to start selling on Etsy and see whether you could add a string to your bow and some cash to your pocket.

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SAVINGS STORIES- MIA

July 5, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Today I’m sharing the first installment of my bi-weekly series, ‘Savings Stories,’ where I speak to millennial Londoners about their personal finances. Our personal finances are often kept under wraps, with conversations about money usually kept to a minimum- making it hard to know whether anyone else is going through the same things as you. ‘Savings Stories’ aims to start a conversation about our finances, and lift the lid on millennial spending and saving- is the reason we can’t afford property in London really about overspending on avocados and lattes? I think not.

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How To Create A Budget Plan

June 20, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Sometimes when you dare to check your bank account right before payday hits, and you see a sad looking £31.57 sat in there to last for the week, you can get to wondering- how can I end this cycle?! The one change I made around two years ago that enabled me to start saving 27% of my salary (whilst living in London!) every month, was learning how to create a budget plan.

Everyone will have a different budget plan to suit their needs, and it’s important to engage with your numbers, decide what budgeting method you will use and your financial goals that you are working towards.

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How to Save Money in London Today

June 16, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

As everyone knows, London living costs can be eye wateringly expensive, and sometimes you can be left wondering how you are going to be able to enjoy the city and everything that it offers, without sliding down the slippery slope of credit card overuse.

After all, what’s the point in living in one of the most interesting (and expensive) cities in the world, if the cost of living means that you can’t go out and enjoy it?

Over the last couple of years, I have found myself in this situation and have luckily found a few ways to take the edge off, and save money where I can. If you’re finding yourself struggling a little this month, have a look at these tips to save money in London.

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How To Get Cheap House Plants In London

June 13, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

If you’re a millennial Londoner yourself, you’ve probably got your sights set on some new house plants- from hanging plants to succulents, we just can’t seem to get enough of them. According to The Independent, our obsession stems from not being able to afford kids or not being able to keep pets in our rented accommodation.

Yes, my friends do name their plants (Carmen Electra the cactus, RIP) but I don’t think on any level we are trying to substitute the joy of raising children with some leafy friends. Personally, I think Instagram and Pinterest have set the trend, and we just want to create some calm sanctuaries of green in our bland rental properties.

For me, I think my love of plants must be hereditary, my dad told me a few weeks ago that he actually owned a cheese plant back in the 80s, so who’s the trend setter now?! Here I have put together a breakdown of how to get cheap houseplants, because let’s face it- we are all looking for ways to live in London for less.

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