Ask a teen what they wish they knew more about and the same answer keeps coming up they want us to teach teens about money! As kids grow older the need to begin to understand money, but how much do they need to understand? The answer to this question of course changes as the child grows older but the truth is that what kids need to know about money isn't really all that complicated. Many teenagers tell me that they wished that they had more … [Read more...]

Being a parent is one of the best things in the world, but it does also come with its fair share of financial challenges. There’s no denying it that by the time you’ve added in everything from nappies and baby formula to toys, school trips, and later on, university, the amount they cost can reach a lot. When we live in the time of a cost of living crisis, this is less than ideal and while you don’t want your children to go without, you also need … [Read more...]

Many of us spend money without really thinking about the consequences of our actions. It might not seem like a terrible thing to begin with, but over time, that kind of spending can pile up and really damage your financial situation. But it doesn’t have to be that way and it's not too late to make some positive changes. So if you’re looking for ways to cut down on your frivolous spending and instead put a focus on improving your finances, … [Read more...]

Driving is becoming more expensive, with prices regularly rising at the fuel pumps. With decades of experience in the motor insurance industry, Liberty Insurance know a thing or two about trying to keep car costs down. Every car, driver and driving situation is different, but they’ve put together five small changes you could make to try to save a little on fuel costs this year. This is good advice generally, of course, as staying at or … [Read more...]

There is a time to buy new furniture and appliances and a time to repair and replace. If you’re the money-saving type or the environmental type, you will try repairing your home items before replacing them. Find out more about repairing and upcycling home items in the article below.  Dishwasher Repair  A dishwasher is an electrical appliance, and many things can go wrong with it. Some common dishwasher issues include leaks, … [Read more...]

Are you eager to take advantage of the physical and mental benefits that yoga has to offer? If so, you may have already looked into professional classes. The only issue here is that logistics might get in the way. Perhaps you do not have the time to attend classes or they are not currently within your budget. What alternative options are available? The six possibilities outlined below can provide a bit of much-needed inspiration. Quality … [Read more...]

One of the most common and well-known elements of the university experience is to do with money. Everyone knows that being a student can be really difficult, and that’s especially true of the financial side of things, which can often be quite stressful. If you are about to become a university student and you are wondering what you can do to make the financial side of things work for you, there are a few options available that you might want to … [Read more...]