The worst feeling is when you start to feel the pinch in your purse. Suddenly you’ve found yourself trying to work out how to pay your bills this month and you’re worried that you won’t be able to afford to go out for your best friend’s birthday (again). Everybody hates that sinking feeling when you…
For many families these days, finances can be a real struggle. Trying to make ends meet is difficult for most of us but for families, it can be even more of a challenge. This is one of the reasons why it is important for families to work together when it comes to saving money and…
Energy costs money and with winter on the horizon, we all need to be prepared. So, here are 10 tips on saving cash. Approximately 10% of the energy costs from your home will be from lighting. You can save up to 75% of energy by simply using compact fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs….
Whether you’re looking to economize on transportation costs or interested in reducing your environmental impact, making some changes to the way you drive can have a big positive effect. Take a look at these five great tips for green driving that save you money while helping to protect the planet. 1) Keep The Load…
It seems that there’s always a new, hi-tech piece of workout equipment or clothing that gym-goers simply “must-have.” Some of them are really, really useful. Some have wildly overstated claims of enhanced performance, backed by sketchy research. Others are just outright scams. If you’re building a gym wardrobe from scratch on a budget, how do…
If you’re an avid reader of financial advice, then you’ll know one of the top tips is to start an emergency fund. Financial experts often encourage this, if you visited a financial advisor this is one of the first things they say. You set aside some cash that you don’t touch, and keep adding more…
If you are someone who always has a little something left over at the end of the month, then you probably find that ti is hard to know what to do with it. It might be that it is only a small amount, and you don’t feel like it is anything much. The danger of…
Saving money can seem like a difficult task. Particularly, when you’re constantly surrounded by things that you want or things that you need. Actually, though, it can be quite easy to save as long as you make the right decision. In fact there are some basic ways to save money that most people aren’t aware…
You’re standing on your own two feet financially. You’re doing well in your job and getting a good regular income. You’ve managed your money well and built up an impressive savings fund. What’s next? Saving your money is always smart. You’ll be less tempted to spend on things you don’t need to. You’ll also have…
It’s hard to believe but the Christmas session is already upon us. Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone special, but you can’t afford to buy them something expensive? If so, there are many ways you can get around this problem and still purchase a gift the recipient will appreciate. Below are some…