I'm frugal, not a cheapskate, but there are some things I just won't spend my money on any more. They may be cleverly marketed as essential, but I'm not buying it (or them)! I don't miss them! … [Read more...]
Frugal habits to keep up with the cost of living
I heard on the news today that the cost of living in the uk has risen by 2.3% in the past year. Food itself has gone up by 1%. This is ok if your salary keeps up with it, but I have had a paltry 1% … [Read more...]
What are your best money saving ideas?
I belong to a few Facebook groups whose focus is frugality and the question that comes up time and again when people join is 'How can I save money? Where do I start?' It seems many people are still … [Read more...]
Are you trying to achieve Financial Independence?
A lovely, kind reader has sent me some scanned copies of some actual issues of the The Tightwad Gazette. I am really excited to read them - thanks so much, Gill! In one of them there is an absolutely … [Read more...]
Buying a car on finance? How much debt would you get into for a nice car?
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...]