I do not enjoy traditional budgeting. Tracking every penny, giving every pound a job – it’s not for me. I find it stressful, counterproductive and mostly, a lot of WORK. If your life is exactly…
Posts tagged savings
Have you become a lockdown impulse shopper?
Been spending more online because you’re bored in lockdown? Find out how to save money and kick the impulse shopping habit for good.
Where should I start with investing?
Last year I made a new year’s resolution to start investing. And I did it! Along the way, I’ve learned a lot, too much for one blog post imo. I’m going to use all the…
Should you be panicking about Help to Buy ISAs?
Have Twitter panic? Allow me to explain why opening a Help to Buy ISA now is worth your time or not – completely hyperbole free!
Lifetime ISA review (from someone who actually used one) plus the best accounts
I used a LISA to get a £6,000 bonus to add to my deposit, and I think more of you should know about them! Find out what went wrong for me, and what I wish I knew sooner.
How to save for a deposit (like, actually)
How I managed to drag my savings from zero (well, technically minus something) to a little more than the £32,927 average UK deposit over the last 5 years.
Starling joint bank account review
Need a modern joint account for a modern relationship? I tried out challenger bank Starling’s joint account, and here are my thoughts…
5 achievable money new year’s resolutions for 2019
Is one of your resolutions to sort out your financial life in 2019? Here are five ideas to help your money work harder over the next year.
How I added £10k to my deposit (for free)
Saving up for a house deposit is difficult. Growing your savings while paying rent (that’s probably more than your mortgage is going to be) is an even bigger challenge. Here’s how I added more than £10,000 to my deposit using every trick and loophole in the book.