October 2020 – What I spent in a month
Since starting this blog about six months ago I’ve avoided sharing actual figures. I realised though that it’s the one of the things I find most interesting and helpful when reading other people’s blogs...
Tagged: budgetting
Creating a simple three-year financial plan
A step-by-step guide to how I created a super simple three-year financial plan.
Maternity Leave Money Series: Pregnancy and Preparation
I remember the pleasure of buying new things for my first baby. I didn’t really think about what that money represented. It meant finishing my maternity leave earlier than I wanted to, partly because...
How to stay motivated when overpaying a mortgage
I overpay my mortgage because of the freedom it will give me in the future. But it can be hard to stay motivated – even if I overpaid by £1000 a month, I’d still...
How we save money on food
Slashing the food budget is a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s one of the areas where we can make big savings as it’s not a fixed monthly expense like...