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Your money never seems to stretch far enough, does it? You need to cut your monthly bills but want to avoid the pain of strict budgeting. I know the feeling. There was a time when the month seemed to outlast our monthly income by an eternity. It’s during this…
Create a budget that is fun, enlightening, and liberating by following these five easy steps. You are finished with your shopping. All groceries have been scanned and packed. You present your card to the reader and hear a beep. Your heart twists at the ‘insufficient funds’ message. How the…
Here is a tasty and affordable pancake recipe. I call them ‘skinny pancakes’ because they are made with water, not milk. Pancakes with honey and feta cheese! I know this sounds like a strange combination but next time you are eating pancakes don’t keep only to sugar and lemon….
Are you toying with frugal living? Are you held back because you don’t understand how to live frugally? Would you appreciate some practical frugal ideas to start you off? Look no further. We give you: A brand of frugality that helps you live a cheaper and richer life. The…
It can feel difficult to grow your savings without having to constantly cut back on the things you enjoy. But if you’re struggling to free up cash to save, there are some easy ways to reduce your spending without feeling like you’re missing out. Below, A. Fisher & Associates…
I used to think that learning how to manage money wisely is about as exciting as watching snooker on TV. I also believed that money management and keeping track of money are miserable spoilsports. What can I say, I have a strong hedonistic streak – I believe it is…
Living a frugal life refers to being very rational and intentional with your spending. It involves prioritising your spending on things that matter the most and cutting back on those that don’t. Living frugally can have different meanings to different people. However, it does not necessarily mean choosing a…
Who isn’t looking for frugal tips to lower their energy bill, right? It is winter and the costs of energy are creeping up. And the higher your energy bills goes the lower your belly sinks because cash is tight, especially this winter. I know. I’ve watched our energy bills…
Creating and sticking to a budget on your own can be tough. Forming a working family-friendly budget for you and your significant other can be even more challenging. Yet, developing a budget for your entire family is another level of difficulty. Managing your family’s finances can present numerous issues…
Eating well for less is high on my mind at present. My inventory of spending for 2020 told a story of food bills that can be lower. Ten years ago our overspending on food was from waste; today this is not the case. Our compost contains proper waste. So,…
“This is the last thing I need – all this spending in the middle of a health pandemic and, possibly, the worst economic downturn in decades.” It was my last thought before falling asleep last night. You would be correct to assume that I didn’t have a peaceful night…
This is the second post on how to build a store cupboard written by Elaine Colliar. (You already are aware of the ‘why’ and the benefits that creating a store cupboard brings to your wallet.) Well, start from the first principle – what does your family like to eat?…