Money is a constant source of misery for a lot of people. At some point, everyone is in the same position; you need to get your hands on some money but aren’t sure how to get it. In a lot of cases, the most obvious option would be a loan. But, this doesn’t mean that…
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The Bank of Mum and Dad
Read moreThe average cost of raising one child in the UK is around £230,000. That’s a pretty eye watering figure. Now double it because we have twins, and add another three as my husband also has three children from a previous marriage. That’s a lot of money we need to earn! Raising children is undoubtedly expensive.…
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The Financial Mistakes Your Family Could Be Making
Read moreThere are lots of different ways people choose to handle their finances, and while they may not be smart, it’s all down to the individual. However, if you have a family, managing your finances better should become a number one priority. Here are some of the financial mistakes your family could be making: Not Discussing…
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Tightening The Family Pursestrings
Read moreBeing the head of a family isn’t a business – but it is certainly pricey business isn’t it! With mouths to feed and energy to waste, we can end up paying a lot for our family. It’s worth it though, isn’t it? There’s nothing more valuable than happy, safe and well-fed kids and there certainly…
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Easy To Follow Steps To Put More Money In Your Pocket
Read moreLook around the internet for long enough, and you’ll come across dozens of ways that’ll help put more money in your pocket. The only problem is, most of these ideas are too innovative: they focus on frugal ways of living, offering tips that put only small amounts of money into your bank account. While every…
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Selling On Ebay: How To Make Even More Money From Every Sale
Read moreAbout twenty years ago Ebay came out of nowhere to become one of the most recognizable brands on the internet. In that time, it’s garnered more than a million professional sellers and is now a major source of employment for people all over the world. For us moms, Ebay is an opportunity: a chance to…
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Sun, Sea, And Savings
Read moreBudgeting for a family can be a big stretch. When the purse strings are tight, you probably aren’t even considering the possibility of a family vacation. There just isn’t enough money. Vacations are a huge expense, and although you would love to get away from it all for a week or two, you just can’t…
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How To Make Money As A Busy Mum
Read moreLife as a busy mother can often be pretty tough. Of course, your kids are the world to you and all the hard work is absolutely worth it, but it isn’t always an easy life. A lot of people think that being a stay at home mum isn’t a ‘real’ job but of course nothing…
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Finance: The Other Investments
Read moreThere are many ways you can invest your money in this day and age. But what about the other ones. Those offshoots that you only hear about rarely in hushed circles. Everyone knows about the stock market, and investing in gold. But what about the other stuff? Well, it is out there, and you can…