I am always shocked when I notice how much new cars cost these days. The average cost of a new car in the UK is more than £28,000! Even a decent used car costs an average of around £8,500. I wonder … [Read more...]
No spend January – how did I do?
Regular readers will be aware that, like many people in the new year, Christmas had left my bank account feeling rather depleted. I resolved to make January a no spend month, buying nothing except … [Read more...]
Tightwad Gazette remembered
Recently reader Sam commented that my blog reminded her of the old Tightwad Gazette from the 90's. She said it was a compliment and I definitely took it as one because I love that book. It is an … [Read more...]
Haggling down the cost of your utilities
I was listening to Chris Evans on the radio recently and he was relating the story of a woman who spent two hours on the phone to her utility companies threatening to leave and negotiating a better … [Read more...]
Just say no! Spend less, save more
Since I have been on my journey towards simplicity and frugality I have learned a lot - about myself, the people around me and society in general, especially our attitudes towards money. There is no … [Read more...]
Too much stuff? Liberate it (and yourself)
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful - William Morris I can in no way be described as a minimalist. Nobody with bunting hanging in the kitchen can … [Read more...]
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