Millennial Money

How to Make a Flat Share Feel More Like Home

September 10, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Moving into a flatshare or houseshare is one of the best ways to save some money whilst living in London. Yes, you’ll probably still pay £600+ for a double bedroom, but it will be cheaper than a one bedroom flat which will cost hundreds of pounds more each month. If you are a couple, you can rent a room in a houseshare relatively cheaply- my boyfriend and I paid £425 each (plus bills) for a large double bedroom with an ensuite in zone 2, West London and lived with two other flat mates before moving to our own one bedroom flat in June. This is an absolute steal in London terms and meant that I was able to save a pretty penny over the course of the year that we lived there. You can check out my guide to finding the perfect flatshare in London for more information.

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Money Goals- How To Keep On Track

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

One thing is inevitable when working towards your money goals- you will come up short of your targets at one time or another. When you first begin to budget, this is something that you will definitely encounter as you start to work out how much you actually spend on gin, as opposed to what you think you spend on gin.

You can quickly be left thinking, why can’t I do this? Why can’t I stick to a budget? That’s the thing, budgeting is tough. There will be tears. There will be days when you wonder whether it’s even worth it. But it is, oh it is worth it.

When the total money owed goes down, or the total money saved goes up, those figures will give you way more satisfaction than any purchase ever could. And the good thing is, if you have a bad month of budgeting, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you DO have what it takes to fix things the following month- you will eventually reach your money goals with consistency and determination.

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How to get more sales on Etsy using Instagram

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

Setting up an online enterprise is a great way to start making some extra money out of something you are passionate about, especially if you are creatively inclined. Setting up an Etsy store (or something similar) is really quite simple- the hard part is getting customers to your online shop.

You can have the most fantastic products available in your online store, but if you can’t get traffic coming to your page, the unfortunate truth is that you won’t sell a thing. I launched my Etsy store a couple of years ago alongside a dedicated Instagram page, and instantly noticed that most of my customers were coming to my online store straight from Instagram, rather than through the search pages on Etsy. If you can learn how to get more sales on Etsy using Instagram- your store will soon be flying.

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Savings Stories- Jennifer

August 9, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Today I’m sharing the third 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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SAVINGS STORIES- JADE

July 19, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Today I’m sharing the second 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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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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20 WAYS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY IN LONDON

June 22, 2018 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

None of us are a stranger to the fact that living in London means that there’s often a little too much month left at the end of your money. When you find yourself in this situation, instead of thinking ‘ouch’ and then going further into the dark pit of the overdraft when the cash dries up, it’s a good time to face things head on and think about how to make extra money in London.

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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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