Spending money is very easy to do. There are those people in the world who are very good at managing their money and you wonder what they are doing to have so much in the bank because no matter what you do, you feel like you’re always pinching the pennies. (more…)

Rare stamps are considered to be one of the top alternative investment ideas or tangible investments. Tangible simply because you can touch them, carry them and store them to your liking. And alternative- well just because they are different. Unlike investing in the stock market, rare stamp investing is an entirely different world of buying and selling and one that is not tread by many. Though not completely insignificant, the rare stamp investor’s world is much smaller than mainstream financial markets and therefore requires a little bit more work on the part of the investor. (more…)

The weekly shop is a staple of British life, with UK families spending over 85/week on food alone. There are, however, some easy steps that we can all take that reduce the stress on family budgeting while picking up healthy and tasty dinners for everyone. (more…)

Taking care of yourself on a day to day basis can make a huge difference in your health overall. While there are some things that you have to go to the doctor for, like certain injuries, or if you are suffering from major headaches or pains. While regular checkups, and things like vaccinations, are important, there are many things that you should deal with at home rather than running to the doctors office. (more…)

The best way to make the most of your money is to plan ahead and be prepared for any large expenditures that may be on the horizon. Working out your finances on a month-to-month basis will get you by, but if you really want to improve your finances you need to think long term. By assessing the next year you can make a practical plan which will keep you financially secure all year round. (more…)

There will be times when you simply can’t figure out how to add income to your personal financial equation, but you know that somehow you still need more money to get to the standard of living that you want. So, instead of approaching from the ‘need more angle,’ perhaps consider approaching from the ‘use less angle.’ (more…)