how to live a thriftier life in London, and beyond!
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Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to take a look at some second hand and vintage gifts on Etsy. Etsy is home to an incredible number of vintage and second hand clothing, furniture and knick knack items which make truly beautiful gifts.
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A house is likely to be the most expensive thing that you ever purchase- so saving a deposit can feel pretty daunting. And at first, it is! Especially if you are new to saving, and you are unsure about how to make your money work best for you. Often, the best step that you can take when you are figuring out how to save for a house is to just get started. Starting your savings pot, and then adding to it consistently over time is the best way forward- it will soon build up- and that goal of your first home won’t seem so far out of reach!
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Printing products ‘on demand’ is a brilliant way to make a semi-passive income online. You create the design, upload the products to your preferred selling platform, and a printing service will do all of the printing and shipping for you! You can print anything on demand- from t-shirts and mugs, to tote bags and cards. Print on Demand in the UK is becoming an extremely popular way to produce and sell designs without having to commit to stock, or having the hassle of packing and posting your products.
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London is an expensive place to live, and so before moving to the city, it’s a good idea to already have a job lined up so that you can start earning an income straight away. However, that’s not always possible, and so it’s totally normal if you’re reading this now and realising that finding a job in London is taking longer than you expected it to.
London is a city full of opportunities, so even if you’re already living in London and job-hunting, don’t worry too much as these top tips should help get you back on track and earning money again.
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Financial goals are a key part of setting ourselves up for success and making sure that we are living life in the way that we want to- both presently and in the future. Your financial goals could be anything from saving £300 a month to buying your first home. Ideally your smaller monthly financial goals will feed into a bigger, longer term financial goal.
In order to stay on track to achieve your long term and short term money goals, you will need to manage your money in a way that allows you to enjoy every day life whilst saving for the future. Often, this will come in the form of setting a budget plan and keeping an eye on your everyday spending. This is where using a dedicated personal finance app can really help you- they’re easily accessible on your smartphone, and straightforward to use.
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Being environmentally conscious and saving money can often go hand in hand. By swapping things that we dispose of everyday for more sustainable, reusable options, we are both preventing more waste from going to landfill, and also saving ourselves money in the long run.
There is usually an upfront cost associated with buying reusable products- but you will usually recoup that cost over the course of the item’s lifetime. Remember, change doesn’t happen overnight, and you may wish to gradually make these swaps and start with buying one reusable item a month, for example. And if you’re really keen to save money and live more frugally, you could even try making some of these items from home if you’re handy with a needle and thread!
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London is an incredibly transient city- people move in and out of London every single day. This means that there is a huge market for second hand furniture in London. It won’t take you long to find that special piece you are looking for.
Sourcing second hand furniture in London is also a great way to save money- have you seen the cost of a brand new sofa?! And has the added bonus of being eco-friendly too. When you shop second hand, you’re also more likely to find unique items, that are made to last a lifetime, rather than cheaper modern alternatives that aren’t built from quality materials.
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At Thrifty Londoner, we are all about sharing new ways to save money on the everyday. Especially if it’s something that could save you money and help to protect the environment. Thriftiness and eco-friendly living can often go hand-in-hand, which is why today we are talking about swapping goods and services with online swap-shop Swaprs.
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How To Start A Blog And Make Money
So you want to learn how to start a blog and make money? You’re in the right place! Many people are now starting blogs for the purpose of making some extra money online, and that is a completely viable reason for wanting to start your own website.
Who doesn’t want the opportunity of making money on their own terms? Or making a passive income every month?
Starting a blog can seem daunting, and many take months before taking the first steps to starting their own website. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be difficult, it doesn’t have to be expensive, and it doesn’t have to be scary! If I can start a blog (with my terrible technical abilities!) so can you.
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Without a doubt, eBay is the leader when it comes to online marketplaces. For many, eBay is the go-to place to get secondhand clothing, furniture, accessories- and more! If it exists in the world, you’re likely to be able to find it on eBay.
It’s for this reason that eBay is such a great tool to use to make money online. When you are fed up with your old clothes, why not get some money for them? It’s simple, and you can put your earnings towards new clothes instead. It’s a win-win situation.
But how exactly should you list things on eBay? What makes an item stand out? What makes an item sell? We are going to explore all of these questions (and more!) in this post so that you get the top selling on eBay tips.
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