Having seven children to support and take care of is expensive business, so any tips and tricks to help save money are welcomed, check out these posts to find some big family money saving hints and tips and don’t forget to save some pennies for a rainy day.
With our fourth child about to head off to university and three of them already moved out of home, I think we are doing OK when it comes to parenting and teaching children how to budget and live outside of the family home. Don’t get me wrong, there have been times over the years where … Read more
Managing Your Large Family’s budget, is quite a tricky skill, especially as the kids become adults. A recent study has shown that boomerang kids are good for family relationships and parents are keen to welcome them back home and help them find their feet. However, this can be tricky when you are also juggling the needs of … Read more
Have you always wanted to save more money on everyday items you purchase? There is nothing worse than paying full price for items, is there? Whether you need to buy toilet paper or stock up on bottled water, you don’t have to pay full price for these items. There are ways you can save money … Read more
It’s amazing how much money we spend each month on things that we don’t really want or need. In fact, if you’ve never taken the time to go through your budget before, then you might have no idea how much you spend on everything from takeaways, to last minute treats at the grocery store. While … Read more
Family life can get hectic. With demands on your time coming from all directions at once, running a bookkeeping system to help keep the finances under control is often the last thing on your mind. But what if some simple bookkeeping could actually make life a bit less stressful? What if, instead of being one … Read more
Another year is finally coming to an end, and if you didn’t quite manage to achieve your financial goals in 2017 – don’t panic, there’s always another opportunity to try again. The truth is that most people don’t actually accomplish their New Years resolutions, particularly when their goals are linked to money. One of the … Read more
We all do our best to create a comfortable home, but keeping it that way can be quite a challenge. Especially, it gets cold and you need to have the heating on to keep everyone nice and warm. The fact the cost of fuel and power is continuing to rise means that simply turning the … Read more
Before I was self employed, the end of January would be seen as just another step at getting closer to spring, but in the last three years, it has signified so much more! It is of course the last day that you can submit your self assessment tax forms online, before you are liable for … Read more
At the moment, you might have noticed something strange happening in your local shops and supermarkets. No, it’s not the sudden adornment of pumpkins and spooky skeletons. In fact, even though it’s just around the corner, it’s nothing to do with Halloween at all! In true presumptuous style, it’s actually Christmas decor and gifts that … Read more