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London on a Budget: How to tackle FOMO

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FOMO. You may have seen this little acronym thrown around with abundance over the last couple of years- it stands for Fear Of Missing Out. Essentially, the worry you have when you think (or perceive on social media) that others are having a fun and exciting experience when you are not there. The fear that you are missing out on something great when you are absent from an event or party. This phenomenon is very common when you are sticking to a serious budget and have had to say no to a social gathering in order to save your bank balance. It can make you feel lonely and isolated when you turn down invitations because of money, but you’ll be pleased to know that there are ways to overcome this. No more sad Saturday nights with Netflix watching your friend’s insta-stories and feeling like you’re missing out on your 20’s- you’re not!

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How to Have Money in the Bank at the End of Every Month

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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 to start sticking to a budget plan.

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How to Find the Perfect Flatshare in London

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If you’re about to move to London, or even if you already live here, chances are you will at some point be looking to move into a flatshare or houseshare. Sharing a home with others is definitely the most affordable way to live in the capital, and if you are new to the city, a flatshare in London is a great way of meeting some new friends. If you are looking to live somewhere with a partner, a flatshare can be a great way to save some cash- even if you commit just one year to housesharing before getting your own one bedroom rental. Here I have put together a list of websites which I have found most useful when searching for the perfect flatshare in London.

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How to Save Money in London Today

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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. If you’re finding yourself struggling a little this month, have a look at these tips to save money TODAY.

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WHERE TO BUY HOUSE PLANTS ON A BUDGET

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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 some of the best places to get house plants on a budget, because let’s face it- we are all looking for ways to live in London for less. 

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