Month: August 2016

Life after graduation: it ain’t all coming up roses

Life, after you graduate, is something you dream of. No more 9am lectures to attend,…

Simple ways to spend your free time

During the week, I work hard. I’ve got an office job, I have a delightful…

My left foot: is it all over for our would-be marathon runner?

Quick update cos we need to talk. Okay, you know that thing in my JustGiving…

Carpooling: a sensible way to save, or a fast track to hell?

Brimming with optimism about his new carpool arrangement, my husband (H) gleefully calculated his fuel…

Mouthy Money competition, your chance to win a fabulously free lunch!

We’re holding our first competition! Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch!…

Four great money management tools for children

With the school summer holidays in full swing, the options for keeping your kids amused…

How not having money can be a blessing in disguise

When we were 16, my best friend and I would fondly bemoan the life we…

Planning our finances: will the kids be alright if the worst happens to us?

I will admit that having proper conversations about my finances scares me a bit. Investments,…

Six of the world’s most expensive luxury products you will never be able to afford

One of my favourite things to do is imagine I am a billionaire, safe in…

Damage control tips for binge-shopping

They say the first tip for saving money is: ‘Don’t buy things you don’t need.’…