10th Jun 2023
What is it many new businesses all have in common? They tend to all make the same business mistakes when they start out. We thought it would be helpful to list them for you and offer ways to avoid them. Ask any entrepreneur why they left their corporate life behind and they’ll normally tell you…
9th Jun 2023
Keeping your dog cool in summer doesn’t have to cost a fortune… As every owner of a shaggy dog knows, whilst summer opens up our doors and lets in all those lovely vitamins, for our furry pals it represents a whole host of issues. Most importantly the paralysing fear of letting our dog overheat. Only…
8th Jun 2023
How to boost your listening skills – and save thousands of pounds on hearing aids One in four Britons are expected to suffer from hearing loss by the year 2030, according to recent research by Lindus Health. Even more worryingly, a third of those affected by hearing loss are under-50, with the problem blamed, in part, on the popularity of earphones, and listening to…
7th Jun 2023
We know divorce is not the cheeriest subject, but it’s a reality that many people need to go through and face. It’s also very expensive as well as emotionally difficult for all involved. Any way to ease that burden and find ways of saving money in a divorce can be helpful for those going through…
1st Jun 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. If you are feeling the…
31st May 2023
Save money on cleaning with these simple hacks Like everything else right now, cleaning products and cleaning services are rocketing with inflation. But you don’t need to spend a fortune to give your home a good spring clean. Follow our money-saving tips and clean your entire home for just a few quid. Duvets and pillows Washing machines Toilets…
31st May 2023
Do you know your bourbon from your scotch, your single malt from your blended? Investing in whisky is a relatively untapped investment opportunity; some sources suggest healthy returns even within the space of a year. Of course, with all investing there’s some risk. You’ll need to do your research and see what tends to sell…
30th May 2023
Going abroad? Secure your home and vehicles It’s holiday season! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky Brits escaping the UK for a getaway abroad this summer. There is always plenty to think about – getting your passport ready, making sure the weight of your luggage is below the allowance, packing the essentials. But one thing…
19th May 2023
It’s International Virtual Assistant Day! The coronavirus pandemic triggered massive changes in the working landscape. Not only are more jobs being carried out remotely now, but more work is being outsourced as well. For many businesses, hiring freelancers and independent contractors for specific jobs, rather than keeping a larger number of employees on the payroll…
12th May 2023
Fancy making extra cash this summer? From babysitting to dogsitting and from fruit-picking to gardening, here are a host of great ideas for seasonal work that you can fit around your current lifestyle. Make money from your green fingers Gardening for cash is an ideal way to make some extra money. Lots of people start…
11th May 2023
Universal Credit claimants will get increases to their monthly payments from April 2023.New benefit payment rates should now have kicked in from the beginning of the 2023/2024 financial year. Most Universal Credit claimants will get a 10.1% increase in their payments. People on low incomes – including the unemployed and those unable to work –…
5th May 2023
Top money-saving beauty hacks. Spending hundreds of pounds on your beauty regime is a thing of the past. Buh-bye huge bills, hello budget buys! Hello fellow beauty lovers! I’m Izzy, and this is my brand-new column. Each month, I’ll be bringing you all things makeup, skincare, haircare and lifestyle. From my fave low-cost finds…
