I was SO CLOSE to being Scammed by a FAKE Investing Instagram account
I get up at 5/5:30 am most days and yep the first thing I do is check my mobile phone…
The State Pension Challenge – The Results – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
From 27th September to 3rd October 2021, I took part in a State Pension Challenge. I lived off £179.60 for…
Past Champion
Monday Money #167 Challenge time – Did I survive the State Pension Challenge?
Oh my.. what a week. I has a hugely busy week with work, a busy social week, I wasn’t drinking…
All The Energy Saving Tips to save you Money
Energy prices are on the rise again. The energy cap goes up by £140 from 1st October 2021 affecting those…
The State Pension Challenge – Can I live for one week on £179.60
How would you cope living off £179.60 every week? This has to include your essential bills, food and other discretionary…
How to Buy a House – An Update
Two weeks ago I shared a post about my decision to sell my family home and buy another. Relocating from…
Student Money Advice – What would I say to my 18-year-old self?
Student Money Advice September 2021 marks 26 years since I first arrived at university. How did that happen?! By the…
Monday Money #165 Christmas in September and A Girlie Day in London
Last week felt like it went by in a flash. It was super busy with work commitments and some fun…
How to Save Money Driving
I recently did a long car journey, for my eldest sons football, it’s always for football, to Nottingham and back.…
Process and Costs of Buying and Selling a House
In early September 2021 I shared that I was buying and selling a house. I currently live in commuter belt…
Six things I learnt about writing a book (and self-publishing)
1st Sept is an exciting day. It was the day in 2020 that I published my book The Money Guide…
Monday Money #162 Last Week of Summer Holidays & My house is for Sale
It’s the last week of the summer holidays for us so we have spent time making the most of it.…
Building your rainy day fund
The famous saying; money can’t buy happiness is only slightly true. Financial security can massively reduce anxiety and, in turn,…
Back to School Budgeting – It doesn’t have to cost you the earth!
Its that time of the year the dreaded back to school shop. I am now in my 9th year of…