It’s hard to walk down your local high street without passing a pound shop. From Poundland and Poundworld, these discount shops are everywhere – it seems business is booming. These single-price discount retailers all work on a simple premise where nearly everything costs £1 (or 99p) and the goods are bulk-bought cheaply and stacked high. To be successful, the shops must shift large volumes of stock, and it seems… View Post
I’ve noticed a bit of a pattern recently. When the weather warms up, I feel the need to get in shape. It’s not because I’m trying to get my body “beach ready” (whatever that is anyway!), but simply because the sunshine gives me an energy boost and the longer days means I don’t have the excuse of refusing to run by myself in the dark. Admittedly, I have… View Post
Money is one of the top causes of arguments along with sex, housework and children. More than a quarter of couples say that money problems are the biggest strain on their relationships, according to counselling service, Relate. The thing about money is that it reaches into every aspect of our lives. It’s an emotional subject that can often cause anger in relationships, particularly when there is an imbalance in… View Post
You are good at your job, and you know it. But when was the last time you asked to be rewarded financially for your hard work with a pay rise? We all know that women still get paid less than men for doing the exact same job, with the latest figures showing that even before we have children, women earn about 10% less than men. And that gap keeps on… View Post
Last month, I wrote a blog post about the best discounts for NHS staff and it went down a storm with my readers. Then my teacher friends started asking: “What about us?” If you are a teacher – or even work in a school office – you could qualify for some decent discounts. Here is a list of six seriously good discounts to get you started. 1 GET STUDENT… View Post
I know, I know. It’s not Friday. Thanks to half-term holidays and a load of work to juggle while entertaining a four-year-old child, I’ve fallen a bit behind. But fear not, I’ve been saving money like a trooper this week, and as always, I’m happy to share my tips with you. Here are five fabulously frugal things that I did this week. 1 Was reminded to read the small print… View Post