How can you clear your financial backlog?
The word backlog originated from the 17th century, when it literally meant the log at the back of the fire. The idea being that this was the one that would be either used last or saved for later. But in the 22nd century, we use the word backlog to describe when something gradually mounts up […]
Five great ways to celebrate your family this summer
June has been a busy month for celebrations! First we had the long Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend and then Father’s Day. And, if you have a family member graduating from university this year, then that’s something to celebrate this month too. But it doesn’t stop there! There always seem to be more birthdays and anniversaries […]
How do we end up having so much stuff?!
If you take a look around you right now, what do you see? If you are reading this at home, do you see a neat, well-organised, calm environment around you? Or is it filled with piles of clutter? If there is clutter, you are not alone. An estimated 80% of people in the UK admit […]
Have your best summer ever without spending a fortune
Summer is coming, and here’s hoping for some great weather to enjoy. But with rising prices all around, it can be difficult to think of things that you can enjoy this summer without spending a small fortune in the process. Whether you are on your own, have a partner, or have a larger family, going […]
Ten ways to fight the ever-increasing rise in the cost of living
As we are all very aware, the cost of living just keeps rising and rising. In previous articles we have looked at how to save money on three of the big expenses: food shopping energy bills fuel In this article we look at ten more general ways to save money. Ten little things that we […]
Help! My benefits are changing to Universal Credit
If you are currently receiving certain benefits, you may have heard that they will soon be changing to Universal Credit. The main reason for this, according to the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) is to update the current benefit system into one more suited to the 21st century. You may understandably be concerned about […]
Our top tips for travelling light this summer
Have you noticed how good other people seem to be at packing? In any movie or TV show, everyone seems to travel light. Take the recent series of The Apprentice, for example. As each fired candidate made their way to the waiting taxi, they trailed behind them a small carry-on case. That’s all. But when […]
How to help your family cope with exam season
So the Easter holidays are over and the kids are back at school or college. This means two things. Firstly, we will probably have some lovely weather and everyone will moan that they can’t enjoy it. Secondly – and one of the reasons they can’t enjoy it – is that it’s exam season! And what […]
So how will you celebrate the Platinum Jubilee?
As you most probably know by now, 2022 is the year in which Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate 70 years on the throne. She is the first British monarch ever to do so. The previous longest reign was Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and 7 months. In honour of this historic landmark, there […]
