Do you spend more than you should? You’re not alone. Most of us buy things we don’t really need while wondering why we never have enough money when we do need it. However, there are a few simple tricks that you can use to spend less and save more. Tips To Save More Money and […]
How to Be Smart With Your Money: an Interview with Merryn Sommerset Webb
We caught up with financial journalist, editor, author and all round financial supremo, Merryn Sommerset Webb. We picked her brains about her amazing women-centred book: ‘Love is Not Enough – The Smart Woman’s Guide to Money.’ Merryn started her career in Tokyo at public broadcaster NHK, before becoming a Japanese equity broker at what was […]
How to Create A Budget and Stick To It in 5 Easy Steps
Creating a budget sounds complicated, but it is actually fairly simple. It isn’t necessary easy but it is simple and easier when you have a plan in place. At its most basic, a budget is just a list of what you spend and what you make. Some people prefer to think of their budget as […]
How Friends and Family Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals
They’re there in the good times and there for the bad. When you get a new job, get married, have a baby or win a promotion, you can count on your friends and family to raise a toast in your honour. No one is an island and we all need a bit of support and […]
5 Fresh Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
The daffodils are out, baby lambs are frolicking and we’re all starting to feel a little less gloomy and a little bit more positive. Spring has finally arrived. And let’s start spring cleaning our finances too. You may be giving your cupboards a good clean out and getting rid of all those shocking outfits you […]