Monthly Archives: March 2012

Time is money. It’s a common phrase designed to promote fast, decisive action, either to prevent loss of money or to take advantage of a money-making opportunity. It’s there in the back of almost everyone’s head, trying to shake us all out of that all-too-common baseline state of financial procrastination. But is it true? Well,… Read more »

George Osborne described it as a way to ‘simplify the tax system’ while critics have called it the ‘Granny Tax’. Whichever way you look at it this is the most controversial and talked-about measure to come from the Budget. Of course the economic climate means that few will have been surprised by a lack of good news… Read more »

Spring has sprung and as of last Sunday we have lost an hour of our lives. Now’s the time to rethink how we manage our time to get the best results at work, while still having enough time to enjoy ourselves. Now the sun is shining and the great outdoors looks so inviting, we need… Read more »

All this good weather has definitely got me in spring cleaning mode, and I find I have the same problem I encounter almost every year at about this time – winter clothes take up much more space under my bed than the summer ones, so some of the junk under there has got to go…. Read more »

The Apprentice is back! Hurrah! I’ve basically cancelled my Wednesday evening plans until summer. If you want to take me for drinks, don’t ask me on Wednesdays. I’m busy yelling at my telly and perving over Nick Hewer. And despairing and the way the candidates treat each other and approach their business. The Apprentice is… Read more »

I hate filling my purse up with shrapnel. All those coppers and tiddly 5ps are far too small and fiddly, and the chances of me standing at the till and making up a pound’s worth out of small change is never going to happen. So for years I’ve been in the habit of emptying my… Read more »

Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things at once? Every feel like you’re dropping a few balls here and there trying to fit it all in? In between finalising that presentation, rushing that report and pelting to your kid’s parent’s evening, trying to balance work and life is a tall order for most of… Read more »

Have you noticed that shiny thing in your hand which occasionally buzzes and grunts at you? Yes, your smartphone. When you’re quite finished playing Angry Birds or tearing your hair out over Draw Something, here’s how it can save time and money for you… 1. Grocery Gadget The Grocery Gadget app allows you to make… Read more »

This week’s TotallyMoney Blog Carnival was hosted by the mum mentoring site Motivating Mum. Visit Debbie over at Motivating Mum for support and advice for enterprising mothers in business. Remember to submit your posts for next week’s carnival, which may be picked by Marissa at Thirty Six Months. Fancy hosting the TotallyMoney Blog Carnival? See… Read more »

The sun is shining and the daffodils are popping up so it is time for a big spring clean. But getting organised, cleaning up and stashing your winter goods away can save you money. Taking on each room at a time, here’s how you can save money by getting ready for spring. Bedroom Let’s start… Read more »