Getting on the property ladder is a priority for me right now. As I tread the hard road to home ownership, I can’t help but wonder why it’s so difficult now compared with our parents’ generation. According to research by Yorkshire Building Society, one in two people aged 35-40 who are not homeowners think it’s unlikely,…
Let’s talk about new car tax
Buying a brand new car is possibly one of the most expensive purchases you’ll make. It requires a lot of leg work, planning, and research. Economy, aesthetics, performance, size… there’s lots to consider. I’ve had my car for four years, and my little Toyota Aygo was perfect for when I was a nervy new driver –…
Property prices rise…again!
For those of you, like myself, who are trying to get on the property ladder, it’s worth taking note of another alarming (for us, anyway) trend. The average house price has risen by a whopping £15k. This is great if you are on the property ladder already but, for first time buyers, the picture is…
New Year, new you, new savings
It’s a new year, and the perfect time for making resolutions that you may (or may not) keep. Stop smoking, cut down on the wine, get healthy – we’ve all got our own. While I probably need to do all three of the aforementioned, my biggest priority this year is to save, save, save! Over…
Time to beat those January blues!
January. You can’t help but feel a little bleak at the prospect. Christmas is over, money is tight, and waistbands are even tighter. We’re back at work feeling a little fragile after two weeks of excess. We’ve all drank too much, eaten too much, and more than likely spent too much, which usually means as…
There is life beyond London!
The bright lights of London have been calling early twenty-somethings down in droves for the last few decades. An amazing city coupled with outstanding career opportunities makes London seem like the obvious choice to kick start your adult life, and it really is an amazing place to live. But what happens when the glitter wears…
How to get fit and save money
I never ever thought I would say this, but being fit and healthy ranks pretty high on my list of life priorities. Having spent most of my twenties drinking and eating far too much, the only exercise I ever got was chucking shapes on the dancefloor in a questionable club. While that was all excellent…
Why it’s nearly impossible to get on the property ladder
It’s been splashed all over the media this week that home ownership has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years. Even scarier, it’s not just Londoners who are struggling, but people across other big cities including Manchester, and my home town Birmingham. In fact, the proportion of people who own their own home has…
Budget holidays: which websites will get you the best deals on flights and hotels?
Recent heatwave aside, it’s been a totally rubbish summer so far for us Brits. Working in a gloomy office for 40 hours a week takes it out of you, so with that in mind I caved in a few weeks ago and booked a holiday to sunny sunny Spain. Unsurprisingly, both my friend and I…
Frugal food tips #3 – dinner
Summer is here (apparently). So, with that in mind, I have ditched the junk in an attempt to be healthier and just a little bit less chubby. Eating can be expensive as it is, but healthy eating can takes it to a whole new levels. I still don’t know why people keep telling me to…