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Focusing on the Moments that Matter | AD

May 20, 2023March 13, 2020

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Important Information: The information in this article is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Please also be aware that the value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.

Do you have a dream? When I was younger my dream was always to own my own home, have a family and go on holiday once a year. Now, I feel so lucky to be living that dream. But, we still have goals.

My Year of Less {1 Month Update}

August 31, 2020February 18, 2020

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Last month I wrote about how this year we were planning on having a year of less. A year spending less money, focusing less on material things and making more of the things we already have.

Investing in your child’s future – teaching them good spending habits | AD

November 30, 2021August 24, 2018

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Investing in your child’s future doesn’t just mean putting away cash for them to enjoy and utilise when they turn 18, it also means teaching them good spending habits and the importance of saving not just for a rainy day, but for their futures and for their own children too!

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!) | AD

December 1, 2021May 16, 2018

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Finding a working promo code can be a real headache. The key word in that sentence is “working.” There are dozens of discount websites on the Internet that seem to specialise in user frustration; just try to use one of their promo codes and see what happens. Usually, the shopper will fill up their online cart with goodies, search and snag a promo code, apply it, and have it fail. The failure could be related to an expiration date or some sort of fine print that disqualified the discount. It can be really exacerbating when the shopper is trying to complete a task and move on to the next one.

How to be a Savvy Shopper This Black Friday | AD

December 1, 2021November 20, 2017

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Everyone who has read this blog for a long time will know how much I love a bargain. We had a long journey getting out of debt and now I am always looking to save money where I can and make the most of offers throughout the year. Because of this Black Friday will always be a highlight of my calendar.

How I Earned £2k in Quidco Cashback

December 1, 2021February 21, 2017

Three years ago I wrote about Quidco. Back then we were still in a Quidco bubble, getting money drip fed into our account each month and my husband and I really thought it was money for nothing. Since then, nothing has changed except now Quidco lets you cash out the money as and when you like, making it easy to use it as a savings pot, withdrawing funds when you need them.

Bargain Buys for Busy Mums | AD

May 2, 2022June 22, 2016

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Regular readers all know how much I love a bargain and love to save money on anything we buy. Over the years I have found many websites to help with my bargain hunting and my latest find is Bargain Buys For Busy Mums. This is so much more than a website – it’s a whole community and a Facebook group too.

How to secure your family’s long-term finances | AD

December 1, 2021May 11, 2016

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In these uncertain times in which we live, there can be few greater concerns as a parent than securing the long-term financial future of your family. Things like owning a house, being debt free and living off a decent pension are things that previous generations almost took for granted. But today these things are hardly a guarantee, and who knows how the dynamics will shape up by the time our children are all grown up.

Tips for Saving for a Wedding | AD

December 10, 2022March 17, 2015

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Our wedding was by far the single most expensive purchase of our lives aside from our house. When we got engaged Dave and I were in quite a lot of debt and I was determined that I would have the wedding I had always dreamed of but would not get into a penny of debt over it. Somehow we managed to pay for a £12k wedding through our 15 month engagement with no help from family – although Dave’s parents did pay for our amazing honeymoon!

Next Clearance Store (Farnborough Gate)

October 7, 2022August 9, 2013

Next Clearance Stores (Farnborough Gate)

I wrote recently that a new Next flagship store had opened near us in Camberley. Up until this department store opened we had two other local stores. There was Next Camberley in the town centre and one at Farnborough Gate Retail Park. As soon as the new Camberley store opened, the Farnborough Gate store closed for refurbishment… To open as a Clearance store!