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Are you spending more than you should be? If you’re struggling to think of ways to save money, try out these top tips. Eat Out Less How much does it cost you to make a sandwich at home each morning for your lunch? Now compare that price to how much it would cost to buy lunch every day. You’ll be shocked at the difference. By making this simple switch, you could save yourself a huge amount of money. Yes, a homemade sandwich probably isn’t as nice as the sandwiches from the shop, but think of what you can do with that extra cash! Visit...

It’s long been held that the gambling world is very much a man’s world. One need only look to Las Vegas and the very separation of men’s and women’s roles in the workplace to see how much this rings true. The men man the tables while the women provide the drinks or perform in the shows. It’s a long established tradition. ...

While your partner works hard for his military career, that doesn’t mean you are financially sound. In fact, many military families struggle financially, because military wages just aren’t high enough. Although your partner risks his life to help others and calm conflicts, his salary is most probably relatively low. And with the added issue you of you being unable to find work due to how often you have to move, money can get incredibly tight. Living off one income isn’t easy, especially when you have kids to feed and clothe. Photo...

All mums, no matter how busy we happen to be, can do some car maintenance without having to rely on an expert. This is especially the case with tyres which don’t need a great deal of experience to be looked after. – Checking Tyre Wear Regularly Checking for tears and cracks at the side of a tyre’s rubber compound can be done easily enough without a great deal of effort. When parked, all that is needed is to visually inspect the tyres for cracks or so-called crazing, which looks a bit like crazy paving. If seen, the structural...

Many stay at home mummys are always thinking about what they can do to make a little more money. The good news is that there are super smart ways of making a little bit more money right out of the comfort of your home. Here are some options that you choose from. ...

While the economy is better than it was a few years ago, it still feels uncertain. One of the best ways you can provide security to your family is to be financially solvent. Ideally, you’ll have an emergency fund of three to six months (though some financial advisors suggest as much as six to twelve months). That number can be overwhelming, especially if you’re still paying down student loans and credit card debt. If there isn’t any extra money in the budget to start paying down your debt or building an emergency...

Early retirement is an ambitious and worthwhile goal – and despite the doom and gloom in and around financial markets since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), early retirement is possible. All you need is a well thought out plan and some clearly defined action steps to set you on the road – and then it’s just a matter of following your course and staying focused until your goals are reached. Below are five steps to planning your early retirement – why not get started today? Be Clear About Your Goals Take some time to get very,...

So much emphasis these days is placed on the importance of value. Opening any magazine or website, you’ll be crowded by articles on how to make your money go further. And of course this is hugely important, especially when so many of us are working on a budget. Food, bills and travel are all rising in cost every year, and wages are rarely rising in line with inflation. It can sometimes seem like the odds are stacked against us. But it can also make sense to spend a bit more. A quality product will sometimes outlast its cheap counterpart...

There can be many reasons why you may want to begin a personal fundraising project. Some reasons can be heartbreaking; such as taking a sick child visit on holiday, or perhaps even buying vital (but expensive) medical equipment for them. Or, you may be trying to help a neighbour who has been made homeless by a natural disaster. Whatever your reasons, fundraising can be a challenge, particularly in tough economic times. These days, there lots of online fundraising sites that can host your appeal, but how do you get your page to stand out?...

Image via David Martyn Hunt Sadly, making good money these days is far from easy. However, a lot of the time, we’re missing out on opportunities to make a quick penny from the comfort of our own homes, sat in front of our computers. The internet has become a thriving cyber-market for big companies and individuals alike, and with ease of use a massive positive, literally anybody can get involved. Here are our best tips of how to make some extra money quickly online. 1 – eBay Those shoes you don’t wear anymore, or that...

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