Car loans – should I finance my vehicle with a car loan? I have read many articles recently, and a bazillion questions on reddit, regarding the financing of new vehicles and whether it is a good idea to buy a new vehicle with a car loan. Short answer – no, it really isn’t. Please don’t… Read more
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Cost of movie tickets – is it getting too expensive?
The cost of movie tickets is rapidly increasing In years gone by, going to the cinema to see the latest release with friends or family was a regular past-time. But, I fear that these days are gone due to the increasing cost of movie tickets and food & drink (and the increased choice of watching… Read more
Frugal living is better living – Part II: Alternatives to the gym
Alternatives to the gym always come out on top Following on from my discussion of eating out, another thing that really struck me in my €10 in 10 days money challenge was how free exercise almost always provides more enjoyable alternatives to the gym. I think that this is best demonstrated through a series of pictures: Cycling… Read more
Frugal living is better living – Part I: Eating out
Frugal living has reminded me of the wonder of the world Suitably dramatic headline. Check. I recently undertook a money challenge. I had to last 10 days, spending only €10. You can read all about the challenge here, but the conclusion is that it wasn’t really that difficult. And, more importantly, it taught me that… Read more
Saving money Q & A – saving money on a plane
Can I have a cuppa? As we all know, food & drink whilst on a plane can be more expensive than in every day life. But exactly how bad are they? And, are there ways we can save money on a plane? Question Can I have a cup of tea during this flight please,… Read more
Do you kill future wealth for an expensive wedding? I do!
Saving money by avoiding a super expensive wedding day As ever on this website, we are not looking at wholesale changes to your lifestyle. Instead, we are focusing on the little things (the small steps) which can make a huge difference over time. Today, let’s look at the how your wedding day could be costing you… Read more
Finances tangled in the web? – Move to cheap internet
Saving money by choosing a cheap internet connection As ever on this website, we are not looking at wholesale changes to your lifestyle. Instead, we are focusing on the little things (the small steps) which can make a huge difference over time. Today, let’s look at the how much not changing your expensive broadband to a… Read more
Shave off those pounds – reduce the cost of shaving
Reduce your cost of shaving by following these steps As ever on this website, we are not looking at wholesale changes to your lifestyle. Instead, we are focusing on the little things (the small steps) which can make a huge difference over time. Today, let’s look at the cost of shaving. So fellas, yeah, y’all with… Read more