Monday Money #40 Selling a car & January Spending diary results
Those eagle eyed reader will notice that Monday Money arrives on Tuesday this week. I try to share at least three posts every week. This week I had committed to the rail delivery group to share a post for them this Monday. Read all about a big shake up to rail industry and the complex […]
The Rail Industry Proposes Radical changes to the Fares System
Most people that I talk to think that train fares are too complicated, and feel that its really difficult to know when they are getting the best deal. Let’s face it, it is a challenge to find the best fare for rail travel and can often involve a convoluted process to buy a ticket in […]
The Spending Diary Challenge – Mrs Mummypenny Vrs Much More With Less
The Spending Diary Challenge I started keeping a detailed spending diary on the 1st January this year. I wanted to firstly understand my spending habits and secondly try to control some of the emotional spending urges I have been feeling and acting on. Then I had a brain wave. How about I swop my spending […]
Top Money Saving Tips for Landlords
Today I welcome a guest post from CIA Landlord Insurance who have come up with some brilliant money saving tips for landlords. Being a landlord is something I have always aspired to do, but never quite had the finances in place to make it happen. I see many friends making a great return and it also […]
Monday Money #39 Energy Money Saving and Cancelling Sky
Ah Monday Money how you come back around so quickly each week. And this past week I have made some big savings, its that time of the year when annual bills are renewed or renegotiated. I also had a day in London and managed to spend not much money at all, considering how many places […]
Ideas for time with your loved one (not just Valentines day!)
Do you celebrate Valentines day? Or do you try to have romantic time with your partner when you can? Personally I am not a fan of the big events marketed to to encourage us to do something romantic. But I do like to have nights set aside for time together, dinners out, nights away. Always […]
A day in the Life of Zopa #FeelGoodMoney #FeelGoodHotline
A day in the Life of Zopa This is a collaborative post with Zopa. They recently reached out to me to write about the granting of their banking licence and new products. The biggest thing I miss about the corporate world is the office environment and working with a team. I miss the chat, grabbing […]
Monday Money #38 Holiday is Booked & January Spending diary
Monday Money Winter has arrived! The UK turned white with snow and the transport system fell apart! Here in Hertfordshire it wasn’t too bad, not even bad enough for school to be cancelled much to the annoyance of the boys! It also meant all football was cancelled, including the very rare occasion of a game […]
Taking a leap from Corporate life to Self-employment – Omorfia Home
Welcome to my new series of posts on Mrs Mummypenny celebrating small business friends. I will be showcasing people who I have worked with in my previous corporate life who have set up their own businesses. Each person will share details about things like their lightbulb moment, key learnings and proud moments. Each post will […]
Five Financial Responsibilities to Take Care of Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is probably one of the most expensive things you’ll ever do in your life, which is why it’s vital to take care of significant financial responsibilities before you even consider saving for a deposit. So to help you out, here are five of the most important financial responsibilities to take care of […]
A Debt Repayment Celebration Update – January 2019
A Long Journey Gosh its been a long journey. A journey that I have been writing about on this blog now for 21 months. Two years in April. Its been such a tough journey and I cannot wait until the end. Which is very much in sight as this week I paid off £4,000 from […]
An Ultimate Guide to Rent in Glasgow
Before you rent a house, you will have to provide documents and information to show that you’re a good tenant. Additionally, if you are renting in Glasgow, you will need to show that you and any other individuals who’ll be living with you have the ‘right to rent’ in the united kingdom. Having the paperwork […]