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To those who are lucky enough to be known as ‘Dad’,’Daddy’,’Pops’, ‘Father’, ‘Father-in-law’,  this Sunday we all get a chance to spoil the men in our lives. Of course it can be a headache to those having to buy the present. I mean what do you get the man who has everything? One year I was struggling so I asked my dad what he would…


ISAs were first launched in 1999 as a way to shelter some of your savings and investments from tax. So in honour of their 20th birthday we’ve pulled together 20 tips to help make the most of your money – from simple everyday things you could do straightaway to some more radical money-saving steps. 1. Use your tax-free ISA allowance. In the 20 years since…


Whether it’s travelling to the far-flung corners of the globe, or exploring a little closer to home, a holiday is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and see things from a different perspective. This is particularly important when you have kids – be it making special memories together as a family, or waving them off when they’re older and want to explore the world before…


We all know we should try to save more (yawn). There are always those big investment pieces worth saving for. And when it comes to your children’s hobbies, sometimes these are more expensive than we would initially have thought. Putting some money by every month is a great habit for when life’s bigger purchases come up, so you have some cash at your disposal to…


Were you too extravagant over the festive period or did you manage to stick to your budget?  If you’re groaning in regret that it was the former, you’re not alone!  Now it’s time to face the music and, like countless others, look for ways to save money to get yourself back on an even keel. While lots of us head off to the gym in…


Move over Black Friday, there’s a new shopping frenzy in town and it goes by the name of Singles’ Day. What is Singles’ Day? Believe it or not, Singles’ Day has been around since the 1990’s where it began in China. The day acts as a celebration for single people – think Valentine’s day for the unattached – and it’s now become the world’s largest…


Last July I wrote that “Less Is More” in a piece about how a minimalist approach to spending leaves us with more to either spend on goods and services we couldn’t before or to put aside for our longer term financial future. I’d focused on the redoubtable Michelle McGagh whom I’d met earlier that month and who was just over half way through her epic…


New year, new me. How many times have you seen that on your Facebook feed in the last 2 weeks or people sharing motivational quotes about how this year is going to be different? It may feel like the time to completely reinvent yourself but if you feel like you need to make a change you are probably not that far away from where you…


Whether you’re putting away something for a family holiday or trying to get an early start on the Christmas present kitty, there’s no doubt we all could do with saving a few extra pounds each month. But aside from living on the bare essentials, are there any other ways to grow your rainy day fund? We dug out some money saving secrets from expert bloggers…


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