A second-hand car can be an excellent option, especially for younger, more inexperienced drivers and families who might be looking to save money and cut costs. Buy the right second-hand car, and you can have a reliable and trustworthy vehicle that will keep you safe and get you around without issue. It could last you for years and run well without substantial problems. But, it doesn’t feel new. Getting into…
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An XL Life On A XS Budget*
Money, we all need it to exist and live in this world. Sadly, for most of us, there never seems to be quite enough for all the things we want, the places we want to visit, or the restaurants in which we want to eat. However, this doesn’t have to be the case, as even if our budget is XS, it’s still possible to live our lives in an XL…
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Stress and Money – Finances Don’t Need To Make Us Miserable
Source There are a lot of things in the modern world that can cause a lot of stress. From work to family to chores to trying to hold onto some semblance of a social life, it can often feel as though you’re constantly running around trying to keep things together. However, if there is one thing that ends up causing more stress, more tension, and more anxiety than just about…
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Blogging For Profit: Making money from what you love – getting started*
Do you have a dream of making money with your blog, and taking the leap from hobby blogger to professional blogger? Perhaps you just want to supplement your income to generate enough money from it to go part-time elsewhere or just to have for things like savings. Well, blogging for money doesn’t have to just be a dream. There are plenty of ways that you can make real money with…
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Make sure your money habits serve your virtues rather than your vices*
Image via Pixabay You know, money is a funny thing. We all tend to believe that if we just had more of it, everything in our lives would be better. In reality, though, money is a tool that has the potential to make things better, but it also has the potential to make things worse. There’s an interesting statistic that gets thrown around from time to time, that suggests that…
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Building your family a future*
Family should be the number one thing in your life. There are so many families out there who just aren’t deeply enough connected, and it really does show. When you don’t haven that close bond with your family, you’re missing out on so many potential memories that could have been created. But having a deep connection with your family doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be one of those who…
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Buying a House: The First Hurdle In Your New Home
Buying a house is a life-changing decision. On the one hand, it’s a huge commitment that requires a significant investment. But, on the other hand, it’s also a dramatic change in responsibilities. If you’ve been a tenant all your adult life, becoming a homeowner means that, for the first time, you’ll be the one in charge when something breaks. Being in charge wouldn’t be so stressful if you didn’t have…
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Next Home: Top 10 homeware under £15
I was gifted a Next voucher for £15 from my colleagues on my final day at work so I thought it would be really good to check out what they had in new that would look great in our new place. Perusing the home sections of the stores I shop at has become the norm lately and next is really hitting the mark. I have gone through the website and…
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Deposit and saving Top Tips for buying a house
Buying a house, either first time or otherwise, is a HUGE purchase and in order for you to have a good head start a deposit is necessary. When getting a mortgage the bigger the better. As mentioned in my home buying series blog post, I will be explaining how we did it and bringing you other tips. Seek mortgage advice early Unless you are lucky enough to buy your house…
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Buying a new car? Deals on Wheels*
What are you looking for in an upgrade? Heated seats, more luggage space perhaps? Whatever it is you’re looking for in a new car, you need to know you’re getting the best value for money and that’s why I am bringing you a short and snappy guide to successful forecourt negotiation and how to drive a hard bargain and get real value for money. A little research goes a long…
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