Running – It’s More Than Just A Cheap Way To Get Fit & Lose Weight!

Running Shoes

Tomorrow I will be running in the Maidenhead Half Marathon and whilst I’m looking forward to the run, I’m feeling a little bit anxious about how quickly I will be able to complete the 13 mile route, especially after seeing all the other lean and trim runners lining up to collect their race numbers at [...]

Spending Today Vs Saving For Tomorrow

Saving for the Future

Are you a saver or a spender?  That’s the question asked every week to celebrities and successful entrepreneurs on the last page of the Sunday Times Money section, giving us a brief insight into the financial habits of the rich and famous. I’ve always considered myself to be a bit of a saver (especially since [...]

A Busy August, A Quiet Blog

August

I’m afraid that August has been particularly quiet in terms of blog postings.  This is mainly due to a particularly busy month packed full of social events , too much work and sorting out a number of wedding tasks, in particular, writing my speech! However, I have picked up a few emails recommending some useful [...]

Money Saving Ideas From The Past – Envelope Budgeting

Envelope Budgeting

To me, creating a budget to monitor your monthly spending is one of the core principles of financial success.  Without a budget you will never have a clear idea of how much money you really spend, how much you save and how much you owe; which all makes it very hard to implement changes in [...]

Wedding Budget – How To Get Married Without Breaking The Bank

Wedding Budget

Everyone plans their wedding on a budget.  Some people may have larger budgets than others, but regardless of how much money you have, staying on-track and not overspending will always be tricky – even Will and Kate had to settle for just one RAF fly-by on their wedding day! It wasn’t till I proposed to [...]