Monday Money #166 Challenge time – Booze free and State Pension Spending
I thought that I had done really well with spending last week, until I added up my spending diary. Hmmm. But the great news is that this week will absolutely be a brilliant low spending week as on Monday I started the State Pension Challenge. Faith Archer and I are going to live off £179.60 […]
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 spend. This is the value of the new state pension and the income you would have if you reached the state retirement age of 66 (currently) with no other forms of savings. A scary thought […]
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 Knebworth in Hertfordshire to Royston. Things move quickly in the house buying world! Go read that post if you haven’t already, super useful for setting the context of my house selling/buying decision and also 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 social events. I love a busy week, I feel like I achieved so much! Christmas Event! A highlight was Christmas in September, I attended a big PR event in Islington with lots of brands showcasing […]
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. It was 105 miles each way and it got me thinking about how to save money driving and if I could actually save any money by driving slower. I have a Toyota self charging hybrid […]
Market Analysis and Risk Management for Home Traders
If you already do some form of earning or work-from-home program, you’ll understand the freedom of making money from the comfort of your home without going out daily. Home traders trade various financial markets and can profit from predicting price movement and entering trades. Trading From Home Many home traders use mobile devices or computers […]
Monday Money #164 House Buying Stress
It has been yet another manic week of house buying stress stuff going on. I sold my house last week, two days after I had the first viewing and accepted a full asking price offer. I can’t believe that the housing market is moving so quickly. My house was sold for £45k more than it […]
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 Knebworth (but yet don’t work in London much) in Hertfordshire and am moving to a beautiful town called Royston, still in Hertfordshire but much closer to Cambridge. I thought it would be useful to share […]
Monday Money #163 House Selling Madness
I honestly feel like I’ve done little else this past week except house stuff. My house went on the market on 28th August and it was agreed no viewings until one week later to give me a chance to work through a long list of job. All week I have been jet washing the driveway […]
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 to Transform Your Life. To celebrate my book being 1 year old I want to share the big things I learnt about writing a book. And Ill include my learning on selling that book. The […]
Top Tricks to Have a Shiny Hair
Shiny, lustrous hair is every girl’s dream. We’ve put together some effective and easy tips to help you achieve that in the here and now. Why does hair lose shine and silkiness? First of all, you need to figure out what condition your hair is in at the moment: whether it lacks moisture and nutrition, […]
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. The holidays have gone by so quickly. I’m a bit sad to be going back to the usual routine of school, football most nights/weekends when I have my boys. Making the most of the summer […]