I recently read a news article online about how a family are at war because their late sister changed her Will two months before she died leaving her £825,000 fortune to her brother and his sons and not her sister and nieces. The lady in question doesn’t have children to leave her fortune to. I…
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AD| 10 ways to save money in 2020
Read moreCollaborative post As a busy mum I struggle to find time to shop for the best deals. In addition to the school run and pick up, I work Monday to Friday. When you add into this equation after school clubs, gym classes and socialising with friends, it leaves little time for anything else. However, this…
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Advert: Pigzbe – The New Pocket Money App
Read moreDo you remember how you learnt about money when you were growing up? I certainly do and it couldn’t be any different to how children learn about money nowadays. Of course, some aspects are still the same as when I was growing up. For example, we still teach children the value of coins and notes.…
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AD| Side Hustles for Stay at Home Parents
Read moreThere’s no denying being a stay at home parent is a full-time job. Not full-time as in 40 hours a week, but a 24/7 commitment. It is incredibly rewarding, but unfortunately there is no financial compensation. You might be faced with needing a side hustle, but who wants an office job that will be miserable?…
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AD| Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money for Life
Read moreIt’s long been established that money can’t buy happiness. At the same time, it’s challenging to be happy without a halfway healthy relationship with money. Shopping splurges, extravagant trips, lavish dinners, underused flashy subscriptions, new cars, spacious homes, high-end clothes — this world tempts us with an endless array of enticing things. While none of…
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The Busy Parents Guide to Surviving Christmas
Read moreChristmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year, yet it can also be one of the most stressful times too. I love buying gifts for my family. The excitement of choosing the perfect gift for each recipient gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. However, the cost of the Christmas gives me an…
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Millennials Spend Less Money on Jewellery Now Compared to Two Decades Ago
Read moreHow much money would you or do you spend on jewellery? Although I own a fair amount of jewellery, I don’t spend an awful lot of money on it. I also don’t buy jewellery on a regular basis, and it appears that I’m not alone in this. According to industry analysts Millennials simply don’t see…
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How much life insurance do parents need?
Read moreIt seems like for most of us our disposable income is constantly being squeezed. As a result, our regular outgoings, such as utility bills, TV subscriptions and food shopping need to be monitored and where possible savings made. But what about our life insurance cover? As a parent, I appreciate how important life insurance is…
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5 Easy Money Saving Tips For The Summer
Read moreGuest Post Author Bio Mel Trudgett lives in the UK on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, with her partner, 2 daughters and their very hairy, but adorable dog, Lola. She set up www.melsmoneymindset.com with the aim of helping people to change how they think and feel about money. She also gives practical tips on how to…