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Category Archives: Financially Savvy Fridays
Financially Savvy Fridays – Don’t Buy Books
Okay, I don’t mean never buy a book in your life, but honestly and truly approach books as if buying isn’t an option and then if you must buy, pretend new books don’t exist I am continually amazed at how … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Friday – Apartment Living
I have to say, I don’t often think about living in an apartment/condo but lately I’ve been reminded that it may be a frugal choice for many people. Currently in the city I am in (for now), a 2 bedroom … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Friday – One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part II
For the first installment of one hundred ways to save money, see here 11. Always, always eat breakfast! I know for me, skipping breakfast is far more likely to make me nip to the shop mid-morning for a snack which is … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
Today I turn over to you, my wise readers – what is your biggest financial tip? You don’t need to be a financial wizard, but maybe something you do helps your situation and might help others too! Please do share!
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Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget & Food Edition
As I’ve mentioned, I’ve committed to living on £500 ($730) a month including rent, insurance, car costs, food, recreation, medications, make-up, clothing, toiletries, phone costs and anything else which arises! This plan involves a lot of “sacrifice” but five days … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget Edition
Photo Credit Next week I begin my new job, which means once again I’ll have a paycheck – it will be the smallest paycheck I’ve ever had since graduating, which is at times scary! But the reality is, I feel … Continue reading
Friday Finds & Le Cruset Love…
Nothing like having a golf ball under your chin to give you time to peruse online! One thing long time readers know is I really miss the coupons and vouchers available when you live in North America. The reality is I … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
When I began my journey to get out of debt and change my attitude towards money so I could give more and work less, I honestly thought I couldn’t do it. I felt there was no way on 1 income in London … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Fridays
Oh it feels good to be posting about finances again. My tip this week [and I find it slightly ironic that I’m giving out tips in this season of my life, but then I remember my financial journey and feel … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Fridays
At first I wondered whether I should write a financial tip this week, in light of the situation in Haiti, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it was through my changing my spending habits … Continue reading
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