Balancing your priorities can be a challenge. It’s one of modern life’s little jokes. You either have money or you have time, rarely, it seems do you simultaneously have an abundance of both. Invariably when I’ve had the cash flow to undertake new projects, I haven’t had the time to implement them. And, conversely, when …
Getting fit and staying fit can be a challenge for your willpower. But getting fit and staying fit on a budget takes imagination as well as willpower. As I talked about in a previous post, health and fitness has suddenly jumped to the top of my priority list. Finding ways of getting fit and …
Welcome to Weekend Reading #8 We’re expecting an ‘Antarctic Vortex‘ to blow through for the next couple of days so we can look forward to unusually cool temperatures. However, the good news is that creates the perfect environment for spending some time in a warm kitchen, prepping meals for the week. And, just because I can, I’ve …
Bad news is the ultimate unwelcome house guest. Trouble is, we have no control over when it arrives or how long it stays and finding the silver lining in bad news can be a challenge. I mentioned in my post on Monday that my daughter’s dad just got some bad news about his health. Really bad news. …
Here’s a quick update on the whole clutter busting goal for June. Tackling the Clutter – Inside One of my goals for June is to seriously reduce the clutter in my life; physical and mental. Clearing the clutter can be a challenge on many levels but it can also be a bit of an eye …
Frugal living doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Lots of us, me included, are used to spending what we have on what we need, when we need it. There was a time in my life when I spent without thinking about the future, I spent without considering the detrimental effects of credit card debt and, probably …
Struggling to take that first step to financial freedom? If you are, don’t despair. Read on to see how these five savings goals will change your life. The big question most of us struggle with is this: Which should you do first; save for the future or pay for the past? I think you need to do a …
Looking for ways to make sure this year is your best yet? Here are seven smart money moves that will set the foundation for a successful year. Plus, you can use them at any time! 1 – Use Your Calendar Mark your paydays, regular and irregular bills, and the amounts (or estimates of amounts) coming …