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How Money Dashboard Can Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals

July 15, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

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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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The best reusable products to save money and the environment

July 10, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

*Items in this post are gifted, and have been marked with an asterisk.

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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Second Hand Furniture In London

June 23, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

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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Swaprs- The New Online Swap Shop

June 22, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

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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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Cheap Gyms In London (Plus Free Passes Too!)

June 16, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

A gym membership in London can seem like just another cost to add to the extortionate cost of living that we face on a daily basis here in the capital. But what if there was a way to find cheap gyms in London?

Believe it or not, cheap gyms do exist in London, as do free gyms, free exercise classes, and brilliant deals on trial memberships. Keeping fit in London shouldn’t cost the earth, and like with most expenses in London- there is often a way to reduce that cost and save some money. Just what we like to hear.

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Thrift Stores In London- A Local Guide

May 23, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

There are an incredible number of thrift stores in London. If you’re planning a trip to the capital city, and you’re hoping to find some second hand treasures- you will not be disappointed.

Londoners come from all walks of life, and you can find weird and wonderful donations in thrift shops in London. If you head to wealthier areas like Chelsea or Notting Hill, you are more likely to find designer pieces. But if you head to more residential areas, you are likely to find some real bargains.

Luckily, the tube connects London extremely well. So even if you’re staying in central London, and you want to head to a different neighbourhood to shop- you can just jump on the tube and be there in no time.

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The Cheapest Place To Park In Central London

May 20, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

If you don’t want to use the underground to get into central London, you can choose to drive into the centre of the city instead. As long as you are comfortable with slow moving traffic and crowded roads, you will be absolutely fine.

Most Londoners choose to commute by tube, which means that although car parking comes at a premium in London, you are fairly likely to be able to find yourself a parking space. Remember, you’ll also have to consider the congestion charge if you travel in the charging zone between 7am-6pm Mon-Fri. This charge is £11.50.

Hourly rates of parking spaces make finding the cheapest place to park in central London no easy feat. But this guide will help you to pay less for your parking when you visit central London.

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How to Get a Cheap Haircut in London

May 18, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

A cheap haircut in London is pretty hard to come by- unless you know where to look! So if you want to find out how to get a cheap haircut in London, you’ve come to the right place.

Haircuts at top salons can set you back well over £100, with colour coming in at hundreds more. It’s hard to justify spending that much on your hair if you are on a budget. And even if you’re not on a budget, it’s a lot of money to spend on your hair multiple times a year.

But before you get those scissors out for a home styling session, remember that you can get haircuts at London salons for next to nothing. With trainee haircuts starting from £3, you can certainly find a haircut for a snip (if you’ll pardon the pun!) of the usual price.

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Snoop App Review- The Easy Way To Save More Money

May 13, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

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There are so many money apps on the market, all with the aim of helping us to manage our money better. But which app should you choose? How many apps should you have? And which app is going to help you save the most money?

Snoop is a little different from other money apps- using smart technology to watch your spending and actually identify ways that you can save money. Sound interesting? Let’s delve in a little further.

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What Is The Average Cost Of Living In London?

April 29, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

As you probably already know, the average cost of living in London is HIGH. So high, that it ranks as the most expensive city in the UK, and one of the most expensive cities in the world.

Before moving to London (or even if you’re already living here!) it’s good idea to get a feel for how much it costs to live here. Once you know how much it’s costing other people to live in London, you can benchmark this against your own cost of living.

You can often find yourself wondering… “How is Person X able to afford brunch every Sunday AND fly to Australia for a holiday?!”

Without getting a glimpse into other people’s bank accounts it’s difficult to know exactly how much everyone is spending on their rent, how much they are saving, or how much debt they might be in to keep up their current lifestyle.

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