The value of a university education has come under question in the last couple of years. As more people go and get degrees, there are more graduates struggling to find a job. When you’ve spent 3 years and a whole lot of money on your university education, not being able to use your degree to find a job is a big problem. That’s why a lot of people are opting to go straight into work or do apprenticeships instead. But you shouldn’t write off the … [Read more...]

If you are headed to university for the first time then there are a lot of different things that you have to think about. After all, you need to think about your accommodation, how you are going to earn money and even who you are going to meet when you are there as well. The problem with being a student is that you may not have access to as much money as you’d like, but there are things that you can do to make the whole thing easier on … [Read more...]

Apart from the cost of a mobile device, mobile data is the most expensive part of every consumers mobile monthly cost. Data usage has been steadily rising since 2016 but not as quickly as most consumers think. The average data usage in 2016 was 1.7GB of data, in 2017 this rose to 2.8GB of data and 2018 reached 4.1 GB of data. The average consumer in the UK purchases a 16GB data plan meaning they overspend on their monthly tariff. Data … [Read more...]

The alarm goes off and you wish you could turn it off but instead, you know that the day ahead is going to be a busy one. However, I like to start the day with a cup of coffee and a few minutes to contemplate and of course check my phone and Instagram to see what everyone else is up to. One way to ensure I wake up with a happy heart and head is to know that I will be organised for the day ahead. If the day starts well, it ends well for me. … [Read more...]

Keeping a car on the road can be incredibly expensive and especially if you are constantly ferrying the kids around! Fortunately, there are actually a few different ways that you can bring down the cost which could have a huge impact on your finances in the long run. If you are spending a fortune keeping your car on the road, here are a few tips for bringing down the costs: Car Choice The best way to reduce your running costs is to make … [Read more...]

Having a young family is hard enough, but trying to organise and plan activities for the whole family can be near impossible, not to mention the price it can cost to entertain everyone can be very daunting. It’s not all doom and gloom though; here are some tips on how to entertain the whole family on a budget. National trust days From stately homes to adventure parks, National Trust parks are a great way to entertain young families … [Read more...]

Conversations about the cost of education in this country are usually focused around a university. Rises in tuition fees and the cost of living are making a lot harder for people from poorer backgrounds to get a degree. But what people don’t often realise is that the cost of sending your child to school is going up too. Schools are struggling with their budget and so a lot of the things that they used to supply for free now need to be paid for. … [Read more...]

All of us may not be morning people, but all it takes is implementing a few simple steps to do it right. Read on to discover how to make your mornings easier and better with these 10 hacks. Get Enough Sleep This one’s a no brainer and probably one of the most important things you need to keep in mind to make your mornings start on a fresher, energetic note. A lot of us don’t get enough sleep, and as a result, we wake up feeling drowsy … [Read more...]

Being a single mum in the modern world is one of the most challenging positions to be in. Not only do you have to sink most of your time into looking after your little ones, but you also have to find ways to support them financially, often leaving those in this position with very little time for the other parts of life. This means that when something goes wrong, it will often go really wrong. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring … [Read more...]