Making a budget is fundamental to almost any financial goals you might have. Want to get out of debt? Make a budget. Want to retire early? Make a budget. Want to reduce your work hours so you can spend more time with your family? Make a budget. What is a budget? A good budget is...

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August 19, 2018

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The five steps to financial freedom

by Suzie

I came up with the following five steps to financial freedom. This isn’t a new approach – most financial gurus will advise you follow the same steps, though the emphasis on each step might be different. Why would you want to aim for financial freedom? Well, even if you love your job and enjoy going...

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May 19, 2018

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15 of the best packed lunches to take to work

by Suzie

There are two great reasons to take a packed lunch to work. The first is that it will save you money. Whilst the actual amount it will save you depends on what you pack in your lunch box versus what you used to spend on eating out or buying prepackaged sandwiches and salads I can...

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December 11, 2017

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Dear Dharma visits Cinnamon Sunrise

by Suzie

Today on Cinnamon Sunrise we have a special treat. The very experienced Dharma of Dear Dharma fame has stopped by to provide some of her wise and time-tested advice. I thought long and hard about what I could ask her – after all, this is a woman who has provided advice on everything from time...

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Did I manage to save or earn an extra £500 this month?

November 1, 2017

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Did I manage to save an extra £500 this month?

by Suzie

I set myself a challenge at the start of October: to save or earn an additional £500 to throw back into my savings. I challenged myself to cut expenses, earn extra money on the side, and generally spend less than I earned. So, how did I do? Cutting back on fixed costs: I set myself...

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October 30, 2017

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Interview with Selina from Selina Budgets

by Suzie

This week we have something a bit different! As October comes to a close, so does my month of money. I’ll let you know how I did in a few days, once I total everything up. But, after that, I’ll be taking a break from writing about personal finance and writing about other things. However,...

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How to spend less than you earn (your guide to living within your means)

October 16, 2017

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How to spend less than you earn (and why you should)

by Suzie

Money is hard. There. I said it. In theory, it’s very easy. They key thing is to spend less than you earn. However. In reality, we don’t have total control over how much we earn. And we all need to spend money to survive. If we consistently spend more than we earn, we go into...

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October 5, 2017

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How I save money on my grocery bill

by Suzie

Confession: I am a foodie. And groceries? They are my nemesis. I can rack up a £100 shopping bill in the time it takes you to say “Do you really need the Cerignola olives?” Extra virgin olive oil drizzled over my tomato, basil, mozzarella and spinach salad. Potatoes roasted in rich, buttery ghee. The nutty...

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October 2, 2017

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Month of Money: Cut back on expenses

by Suzie

I’ve decided that October is now officially the ‘Month of Money‘. It’s after the summer holidays, with all the expenses that entails. And it’s before the holiday season kicks into high gear, with all the related present and food expenses! My goal this October is to save/earn £500+ that I can put back into my...

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September 30, 2017

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Month of Money: October’s financial makeover

by Suzie

September was an expensive month for me. I got hit with an unexpected £516 bill when I sent my car in for it’s MOT. And then I dropped a further £530 on a new pair of glasses. Luckily I have an emergency fund for situations like that… but still! I also know that we’re about...

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