We all have books cluttering our shelves that we will never read again from the trashy ones we take on beach holidays to the cute cat book our mother in law gave us for Christmas. We don’t want to just throw them in the recycling bin, it seems such as waste …

We have had the driest 18 months on record and it looks like we might even have a hot summer (fingers crossed) which means we are heading into drought territory. The thing is, we often take water for granted. It’s always there when we turn on the tap so most of us don’t …

It has been proven that people are most productive early in the morning, therefore it is best to bypass reading your emails or delving into any social media before tackling the to do list. There are lots of productivity tools and tricks to keep us on track and on top of what we need …

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 to …

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 in the bedroom with your clothing – …

Finding rental accommodation can be extremely challenging and quite pricey.

The most important thing as with anything financial is to keep your eyes open and wallet closed until everything is signed on the dotted line.
1. Finding a rental property
When you begin your hunt for rental home you must be extremely careful of …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, well actually eight days from today, what are you going to do for your beloved?  Are you going to buy overpriced and possibly poor quality flowers at an inflated holiday cost ?

Instead of running around like a crazy person after work, why not prepare for love day a bit early and make a …

Don’t you love going out for dinner at Valentine’s Day?  You get to sit in an over crowded restaurant while watching a lot of other couples, some that don’t even speak to each other, and the best thing yet is, you get to pay an exorbitant price for the privilege.

This year we are bypassing …

Every year we make resolutions whether it be to lose weight, exercise or to write that novel and, let’s face it, most of them are forgotten by Valentine’s day.

This year make a promise to make a few financial resolutions that you need to keep.
1. Never leave a bill, statement or invoice unopened
Even if it is a regular …

Hitting the sales is a little like going into battle – you need to prepare. It is so easy to get carried away with the supposed bargains that you can end up spending more than you planned for, buying items that you don’t really need or will use.

Here are a few rules that will help you not to overspend.
Make a …