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Having a big family can be awesome. However, it can also be expensive, particularly with today’s high cost of living. Therefore, managing your finances is especially important for those bigger families as you will inevitably have more outgoings every month. The good news is there are always ways to save money, even if you have […] Read more…
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Long-term savings are crucial if you’re looking to be financially independent. Whether you’re looking to tighten your belt to boost the amount you’re able to save, or looking to invest your money to generate returns, there are different methods of securing your financial future. Here’s 5 top tips to help you save money long-term. 1. […] Read more…
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When you should be so excited for the arrival on your little one and relaxing before they come along it can be difficult when you are thinking about how you will manage money wise whilst off work. I remember thinking about how little we would have coming in from maternity pay especially as I was […] Read more…
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No matter how careful you might be with your cash, you’re always going to have to spend at least some of your budget on food shopping. Unfortunately, supermarkets are well-known for the tricks and tactics they use to encourage customers to spend more than they really need to on food items and everyday essentials. The […] Read more…
I recently wrote how to save money in the run up to Christmas and briefly touched on using the Black Friday sales. Using a website such as MyVoucherCodes can help you get further discounts on the already reduced Black Friday prices. In the lead up to Black Friday, the MVC Savvy Squad has been dedicated […] Read more…
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It feels like just yesterday I was sitting in the garden enjoying the sun, but the winter months are creeping closer, the weather is that little bit colder and the big ‘C’ is just around the corner. Unfortunately for most, the cheerful spirit of Christmas is tainted by money worries, wondering how on earth you’re […] Read more…
Don’t go shopping on an empty stomach, you will end up picking up more than you need and if you are like me you will pick up sweet snacks to have in the car on the way home! Write a list before you go so you aren’t tempted with the well placed ‘offers’ at the […] Read more…
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Finding ways of earning extra money whether you are a working Mum or a stay at home Mum can really boost your income, using cashback sites for everyday purchases is and easy way to earn some extra money and another way can be completing online surveys. Hasbro are currently recruiting Mums with children 12 […] Read more…
Have you ever been given a gift card that you used just for the sake of it on something you didn’t use or just forgot about the gift card and lost the value of it? I have and it is a complete waste, if you are like me and are always looking to save money […] Read more…
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Collaborative post On the back of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, all of us are in bargain mode, especially in the run up to Christmas, making a good saving is vitally important. It is a time of the year where you see family and friends and create precious memories. It also tends to be an […] Read more…