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11 Ways To Save Money This Year

Posted on by Emma Reed

I think 2020 was quite a wake-up call for many of us in terms of the way we live, spend and consume. Having changed our lives to live more sustainably over the last couple of years, my mindset had already begun to change to think about consumerism and last year made us change even further. Due to this, we have saved far more money, we’ve had fewer financial worries and I am finally staying well above my overdraft which has been something I have always had to rely upon. So what can you do to make positive steps towards having a healthier bank balance? Here are my 11 ways that should help you to save money this year…

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5 Top Tips To Reduce Your Car Expenses

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When it comes to family life one of our main focusses (other than trying to juggle life!) is to budget as much as we can in order to have enough money each month to spend on having fun and making memories. One of our biggest expenditures over the years has come from running 2 cars, however, having the freedom that my car gives me is something I could never be without– I couldn’t begin to imagine having to work my day around a bus schedule. So, it is most definitely a must-have item for our family and I know I am very lucky that we are in a position financially to run multiple cars. Yet this doesn’t stop me from wanting to save money here too so here are my 5 top tips to reduce car expenses in the long run. Continue reading “5 Top Tips To Reduce Your Car Expenses” →

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6 Ways To Improve Your Family’s Finances This Year

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Is your family struggling to make ends meet at the moment? Would you like to turn your financial situation around and make sure you’ve always got enough cash in your accounts to pay your monthly bills? Then you might want to consider at least one of the suggestions mentioned in this post. There are lots of different ideas on this page, and so there should be something for everyone. With that in mind, take a moment to read some of the tips below and then work out which is most useful for your family. You can then create a plan and start working towards your goal as soon as possible. Hopefully, you will notice a vast improvement in your family’s finances within only a few months.

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