There’s been a lot of talk lately about F*ck Off Funds, both on Can’t Swing a Cat and elsewhere on the web. While many people may admit to having parents and even grandparents that have been using this foul-mouthed phrase for years, it’s a huge talking point at the moment thanks to Paulette Perlach’s A Read more
From houses and holidays to marriage and babies, twenty-somethings are expected to save for many of life’s great milestones in a short period of time. So when experts recommend we save 12% of our salaries (are you mad?) for a comfortable retirement, the financial burden of ‘adulting’ can understandably seem a little overwhelming. With retirement Read more
There’s no doubt about it, being in-between jobs can be a scary time, particularly if you lost your job with little or no warning. In this post, some of the UK’s best money bloggers share their emergency personal finance tips to help you get through a stint of unemployment. Money saving tips Slash unnecessary spending Read more
A few months ago I was in the paper talking about the benefits of fantastic voucher code websites. But, since I created this blog to help my readers save money, I decided to write a post about the importance of maintaining a sense of self control when using such websites and looking for a great deal. Voucher Read more
Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, make your income go further or save towards something special, sometimes you need that little bit of encouragement to reach your goals. Following other bloggers and keeping an eye on various money saving websites has really helped to keep me motivated on my money saving journey. Lucky Read more
If your wardrobe is overflowing with things you never wear and you’re keen to have a good clear out, there are plenty of ways to get rid of your old clothes and make a bit of extra cash. Here are just five options to consider: eBay I’ve made a decent amount selling mine and my brother’s Read more
Doing a car boot can be a bit of a gamble. Sometimes you can drive away with an empty ride and a few hundred quid in cash, other times you find yourself struggling to fit everything back in your car despite having driven it to the venue with no problems at all. Last Sunday, my dad Read more
For many A Level and GCSE students, the last few weeks have been filled with stress and worry. With young people under such a huge amount of pressure to succeed in life, for many, not getting the results they want can be a huge disappointment. But it’s important to remember that even if you’re unable Read more
Today I’m joined by fellow charity shop blogger, Louise Croft. I’ve been reading Louise’s blog, PauperToPrincess for a while now, but it was only recently that I started to question what exactly it is that this woman does for a living when she’s not blogging about thrifted fashion. 🚂 Hello London! Head to toe second hand Read more
Up until recently, I wasn’t too keen on the idea that some people buy things from charity shops to sell on Ebay for a profit. After all, one of my favourite things about charity shops is the idea that when an item is sold, it’s going on to a better place. I like to tell myself that virtually every donation Read more
Today has been a bad day for eBay. Last week I listed loads of clothes on the auction site hoping to earn some extra pennies towards my deposit. But then this happened…. I’m devastated. I was hoping to get at least a fiver for each item. With many items having up to 12 ‘watchers’ in Read more
I’ve been using eBay for about a month now and it’s going well so far. I’ve managed to sell a few shirts on behalf of my brother, and while I have to give him a cut of my takings, I’ve saved up a few quid towards my house deposit. After having a massive wardrobe clear-out last Read more
In the space of six months I managed to save a whopping £6000 towards a home of my own. I still have a long way to go before I’ve saved up the full amount, and while I originally hoped to have £10,000 by the summer, I don’t think I’ll be ready to buy until early Read more
After months of procrastination, I’ve finally set up my own eBay account to sell old clothes. I’ve been meaning to get started for ages but for a while I really struggled to find the time. My parents’ house is currently full of unwanted clothes. My mum has tons of stuff she’s keen to get rid of, I Read more
It’s been six months now since I moved back in with my parents and I can’t believe how fast time has flown. In this time, I’ve managed to save a whopping £6000 towards my first home (while paying rent and bills to my parents, by the way). I’m not on a huge salary, but I Read more
Just like I did last week, this morning I went on somewhat of a charity shop spree. After popping in seven charity shops in total, I emerged with three new tops and two new books. But I did what I often do and forgot that just because something is cheap, doesn’t mean that I am Read more
I recently wrote about how I hope to save £12,000 this year towards my mortgage, and while the post has proved really popular, I’ve heard from several people who are unable to save that much themselves. Saving can be hard, particularly when you have lots of responsibilities such as rent, bills, a car, children or debts. And Read more
Now that the festive period is over, it’s understandable that you might be looking to sort out your finances a little bit. It’s easy to overspend over Christmas and New Year, but thankfully there are ways to get back on the straight and narrow financially if you feel as though you’re a little bit out Read more
Since January is here, many people are putting some serious thought into how they can better their lives this year. I find that one of the best ways to achieve your goals is to set yourself challenges. In my opinion, challenges need to be difficult, and I like to set the bar high, which is why Read more
It’s been 3 months now since I moved back in with my parents. Since then I’ve managed to save £3000 towards my dreams of owning my own home. What’s sobering is that it’s not even a lot of money in terms of buying my own place, but it’s a sum that would take much longer Read more
We’ve not got long to go until Christmas, and depending on when you get paid, you’ve probably only got one or two paydays between now and the big day. It might feel as though your time is almost up, and you’ll have to settle for a stingy festive season, but it’s not too late to Read more
After making £180 on a car boot sale recently, I began thinking of other ways to make money quickly using my old belongings. Even though I made so much money, I still came home with a fair bit of stuff that I was really keen to get rid of. Those 50 Shades of Grey books Read more
They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and after doing a car boot last weekend for the first time in year, I was reminded just how true this phrase is. I’m certainly no stranger to the phenomenon that is car boot sales. As a child my Dad would drag me along every month Read more
