A selection of articles focused on saving money.
Although now it may feel as though we are still deep in the throes of summer (as teacher I am acutely aware of this), autumn is not too far away. This may seem like a negative but autumn is a magical time of year and it also presents the perfect opportunity to save some money. Take a look at my ways to save … Read more
The Sun is shining, my front lawn has dried to a crisp, and we’ve just had the Summer Solstice so I am asking you this question: “are you financially prepared for Christmas?” Yes I’m being serious!
The big day is less than six months away and with only five pay days (or less) to go it is im… Read more
I might have a mild obsession with books that promise to be life changing. I believe every one of them. I get sucked in. I do all the things they tell me, then convince other people that they need to read them too. I’m always slightly disappointed when other people don’t experience the same … Read more
Have you ever taken a look at your shopping list and thought “why am I buying all this stuff?” Every week we buy items that we think we need. Well, you do! I stopped buying many of these items because I realised they were expensive and unnecessary purchases. If you want to save money, take a l… Read more
If you are one of those people that finds themselves forever without money, then this post might just be what you need to read. In my experience there are several reasons why people fail to improve their financial circumstances and it is not about earning potential or getting a raise. I have found … Read more
Never knowingly overpaying for something is my goal! It’s my personal goal AND it’s my goal to help you too. There are times when you get caught out and have to make a purchase of convenience. It is normally on these occasions where you end up overpaying. Some forward planning though a… Read more
Frugal living seems to be a bit of a natural state for me. When left alone I will gravitate towards frugal living. I love anything that saves me money and double points if it is environmentally-friendly too.
Over the last few years I (not so much Mr. Pennies) have made a few choices that could … Read more
Mr. Pennies and I have two little kids. They are the motivation behind all we do but we refuse to let them be expensive. Children have very basics need when you look at it. They need food, drink, clothes, a wash occasionally and cuddles. Therefore we choose cheap parenting.
When we foun… Read more
I remember the moment that I decided that this personal finance blog would have an eco-friendly twist. I had popped to the shops to get eggs and some other things for impromptu cake making session. I’d dragged my whole family with me for the exercise.
Many of us are looking for ways to save money every month and to widen the gap between the comings in and the goings out. I absolutely love it! I get a real kick out of shaving a few pence (or pounds) off that bill each month or even ditching one completely. And with good reason. The lower my month co… Read more
Looking After Your Pennies is an eco-friendly personal finance blog written and managed by Charlotte Jessop.
