My budget recap from April will give you an idea of how we budgeted for a full month through the UK coronavirus lockdown.It was really a case of feeling our way. A lot of things had changed. How we shop, coping with social distancing and sourcing our grocery shop, without breaking the bank. In a …
To carry out my budget review for the month, I use my budget sheet and spending tracker. The I input these figures into my spreadsheet. It shows me exactly what my actual spend was – like a double checker. Download my free budget planner by filling in the form in below and get started on April’s …
How to comprehensively reduce utility bills Utilities aren’t cheap. So how you reduce utility bills? The average American spends $111.67 on them a year—according to a report from 2017.If you’re going to save money on electricity bills and gas bills, you’ve got to be strategic about it. In this writing we’ll briefly explore eight strategies you can …
Fancy an Easter treat in 2020 for all the family? Would you like to add extra sparkle to Easter this year? Skint and want some luxuries? With Easter rapidly approaching, I’m thinking of all the Easter things me and Mr Budget are going to have fun doing. I can’t wait for the extended holiday..Whether you’re …
Having sinking funds that I have saved throughout the year has completely changed my life! We have run into emergencies and I have been able to deal with them with much less stress than before. However much you can save will make the difference, will start you on the journey to becoming credit card and debt …
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Brilliant Products That Will Save You Money in the Long Run Buying clever products is one of the ways, I believe that we can save money over time; we need to invest in great quality. When it comes to budgeting, I always believe in looking at the long term picture also. Buying more expensive products …
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A money saving challenge is a way of squeezing extra cash from the budget you have set yourself, so that you save more. One way is to do it with a savings chart so you can track your progress. Money savings challenges can help you save for anything you are aiming to put money aside for. This …
0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 All over the world schools are closing.The Corona Virus is going to now keep kids at home for the foreseeable future. So what do you do with the kids all day? How do you keep them learning throughout isolation or the social distancing measures? As a primary school teacher by trade, …
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Do you ever feel that payday is just that bit too far away and you have hardly any cash left?Yes, I know what you mean.It’s so tempting to reach for the credit card, just to cover you,until your paycheck comes in. I’ve been there too, and was tired of being in ever increasing debt, so I’m …
Wanting to have a budget Christmas? I can totally relate – in fact, I have prepared my Christmas and it is all about cash and trying not to let the pressure of the occasion land me in new debt, or spend more of my hard-earned cash than I would like. Small luxuries are part of …
