Yesterday two of my old friends from Sweden came to London for a conference. After the conference finished, we all decided to get together for that proverbial beer, because that’s what old friends do, right?

We decided to meet up outside Monument Underground. From there we tried to find a …

I’m meant to be ‘saving for a rainy day’. The only problem is that I don’t really know what I’m saving for. I know that at some point I’m apparently meant to buy a house and settle down but that’s so far off that I can’t see how my little …

As Scots gear up for Burns Night, we take a look at five ways to celebrate the life and works of the highly acclaimed Scottish lyricist and poet for free.

Take up your bagpipes, toast the lassies and commemorate Rabbie Burns without spending a penny…
1. Bring Rabbie Burns to life
Dewar’s Whiskey …

All the talk of a ‘new you’ in the new year, the bleak weather and a measly bank balance (thanks for nothing early December pay cheque) create a perfect storm of job dissatisfaction and itchy feet. Google searches for ‘job site’ see a whopping spike in January, …

I’ve realised that I cheat when it comes to money.

Cheaty cheat cheat.

I convince myself that I’m spending less, with sneaky little tricks that I’ve honed over the years.

Here’s a little list of ways I cheat my brain into thinking it’s spending less:
I ignore the pennies
I went out with friends …

Here we are, time to count up the points … 4thweek into January with one goal : cook more and spend less!

All in all I feel pretty good about my new year’s resolution.

With a little weekend planning, doubling up of ingredients …

1. Take part in a police identity parade
I did this a couple of times back in my student days. You turn up, hang around for a bit, make like you’re in The Usual Suspects and go home about an …

It’s Chinese New Year on 29 January and I don’t know about you, but I think that sounds like a good excuse to celebrate! I don’t need much persuading when it comes to cooking, so I thought I’d whip up a Chinese feast for my friends.

It did occur to me that because most of us indulge in a takeaway every …

This week’s TotallyMoney Blog Carnival was hosted by Passive Income to Retire.

Huge thanks to all of you who have volunteered to host the TotallyMoney Carnival this year! We still have a few host slots up for grabs. For more information about what hosting entails, please take a look here. If …

Following last week’s’ fruit’ obsession, I’ve managed to ween myself onto vegetables, in particular courgettes- I bet you’re impressed now?

Well, in truth, don’t be as said vegetables are indeed genuine courgettes but thinly sliced and deep fried at my favourite lunchtime restaurant – I thought I’d substitute my …