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save for your first home
Save Money · · 9 minutes

How To Save For Your First Home

Deciding to buy your first home is exciting. Saving the deposit less so. The cost of buying a property has risen, and the cost of running it…..well you can

You’re not bad with money
Save Money · · 9 minutes

You're Not Bad With Money

Each of us has some level of limiting beliefs. That’s normal. And of course, many of these are based on truths or facts. There are many reasons why I’ll never

Is this pension propaganda?
Save Money · · 6 minutes

Is This Pension Propaganda?

It’s a big week for retirement chat and this morning the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) announced updates in their research as to what level

state pension age increase ft
Save Money · · 2 minutes

Will The Retirement Age In The UK Increase?

Research announced this week stated that the retirement age for middle-aged workers which is anyone born after April 1970 may have to rise until age 71.

budgeting for your first child
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Budgeting For Your First Child

If you want to check out more content like this or the video version of Budgeting For Your First Child, head over to my Youtube Channel

how to prepare your home for winter
Save Money · · 9 minutes

How To Prepare Your Home For Winter

It's September and many of us are making plans to prepare your home for winter. At this stage you guys know the drill. But where do you start?

what is a sinking fund
Save Money · · 11 minutes

What Is A Sinking Fund?

I’ll be honest with you. I didn’t know what a sinking fund was until last year. The term sinking fund was something I’d never heard of before and I talk about

debt snowball vs debt avalanche
Save Money · · 7 minutes

Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche

The debt avalanche method and the debt snowball method are two of the most popular strategies used to pay down debt. When it comes to paying off loans or

debt snowball method
Save Money · · 9 minutes

The Debt Snowball Method To Pay Off Debt

You might have heard of debts snowballing out of control, and this happens for many reasons. But by using the debt snowball method, you can use this strategy

the debt avalanche method
Save Money · · 7 minutes

The Debt Avalanche Method

The debt avalanche method is one of the most efficient ways to pay down debt. Using it can also reduce the amount of interest you pay on your loads.

payday checklist to build wealth
Save Money · · 6 minutes

The Ultimate Payday Checklist

And don’t worry, I won’t sit here on my moral high horse telling you to save every penny. As long as you’re making positive steps forward, that’s all you need

Northern Ireland Property Market
Save Money · · 11 minutes

Northern Ireland Property Market

If you’re like me, you might flick through the PropertyPal website viewing dream homes, slightly outside of your budget, dreaming about the day you might be

5 money tips for your 20s and 30s
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5 Money Tips For Your 20s & 30s

But many break free of this cycle and they find ways to educate themselves on topics that were once alien or unknown to them. I’m not the only person who

Money Prep sunday
Save Money · · 3 minutes

Money Prep Sunday

Meal prep Sundays are soo last year. For the financially conscious, it's all about Money Prep Sundays. Sound intriguing? Read on!

how to save 10k fast
Save Money · · 11 minutes

How To Save £10K FAST

Over 25% of people don't have £1,000 saved for an emergency. And trying to save 10k fast might seem like an impossible feat. But it can be done and here's how!

how to save money for christmas
Save Money · · 7 minutes

How To Save Money For Christmas

It’s not my job to tell you how to spend your money. Well, it is, but really it isn’t. Yet, if I start the conversation around money and help people like make

avoid inheritance tax
Save Money · · 9 minutes

How To Legally Avoid Inheritance Tax

And this is true for each of us, well except for Charles and the future generations of his family. But enough of the sour grapes Connor. We are all going to

signs Youre Doing Well Financially
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4 Signs You're Doing Well Financially

I’ll be honest with you. Most of us, even many wealthy people I’ve spoken to, don’t think they’re doing well financially. No matter how big their income is,

9 normal money habits keeping you poor
Save Money · · 12 minutes

9 "Normal" Money Habits Keeping You Poor

Normal doesn't mean it's right & good financial well being is about knowing those money habits keeping you poor, so you can take action on them.

how to budget money
Save Money · · 9 minutes

How To Budget Money Effectively

These steps can help you better budget money & your finances. Earn more, save more and invest the difference with the focus on early retirement

50-30-20-rule-saving-budget
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50/30/20 Rule: Budgeting Tips And Money

Budgeting is the cornerstone of personal finance. You will hear this from me time and time again. It’s what will make you rich and keep you wealthy over the

pros and cons of equity release
Save Money · · 11 minutes

Pros And Cons Of Equity Release

I have been bombarded with ads on equity release recently and realised I knew very little about it, beyond the headlines of scams and fraud. But is it legit?

lidl offers this week
Save Money · · 5 minutes

What Are The Lidl Offers This Week?

Of the budget supermarkets, Lidl is the GOAT (greatest of all time). Yes, we love Lidl at foundered HQ! Here are the Lidl offers this week.

McDonald's Monopoly 2023
Save Money · · 8 minutes

McDonald's Monopoly 2023

McDonald's Monopoly is back with some huge prizes in 2023. If you want to know when it starts and how you can maximise your chances of winning, read on!

tesco clubcard rewards
Save Money · · 3 minutes

Tesco Clubcard Rewards Value Reduced

This week, Tesco has announced plans to significantly alter the value of your Clubcard Reward Points. Starting in June, Tesco Clubcard points will only be

debt on my prepayment meter
Save Money · · 6 minutes

How Can I Have Debt On My Prepayment Meter?

"How can I have debt on my prepayment meter?" was a question I was recently asked by a reader. In this article I cover the many reasons why this may be the case

how much is a haven play pass
Save Money · · 7 minutes

How Much Is A Haven Play Pass?

Haven parks are a popular choice for staycations in the UK. If you're going there, then you'll need to know how much a Haven Play Pass is!

valentines day money saving tips
Save Money · · 6 minutes

5 Top Valentines Day Money Saving Tips

Don't break the bank with our Valentines Day Money Saving Tips. Not gauranteed to get you in the good books, but will definitely keep your spending on track.

EE price increase 2023
Save Money · · 6 minutes

How To Avoid The EE 14.4% Price Increase

In March 2023, the EE price increase is putting up costs of their products and services by 14.4%. This could add over £50 per year to an average bill

salary advance
Save Money · · 7 minutes

Should I Take A Salary Advance?

Through a salary advance scheme, as an employee, you can access a part of your salary before payday. But, should you use this option? We look at the pros & cons

best budgeting apps uk
Save Money · · 11 minutes

9 Of The Best Budgeting Apps In The UK

Looking for the best budgeting apps in the UK? Our Financial Detox series includes a review of the top options, including Emma, Money Dashboard, Moneyhub & more

financial detox
Save Money · · 9 minutes

Financial Detox

You might consider a financial detox if you're suffering from a financial hangover this festive period. But what is it and how do you make sure it's a success?

next sale dates
Save Money · · 3 minutes

When Does The Next Sale Start

With up to 50% off clothing, footwear and accessories, the Next Sale is one many shoppers mark in their calendar.

save money this christmas
Save Money · · 5 minutes

Ways To Save Money This Christmas

Enjoying Christmas can be costly. Here are our top tips to reign in the cost of this festive season. And above all else, don’t go into debt

foundered - achieve financial independence
Save Money · · 4 minutes

First Direct 7% Regular Saver

First direct have launched a high interest rate savings account. But does it live up to the hype?

made
Save Money · · 2 minutes

What To Do If You Are Affected By The Made.com Collapse

Are you one of the 12,000 customers awaiting products from made.com? You may not be able to get a refund from the firm, but below we’ll show you how you may still be able to claim one from your credit card or bank.

easyjet plus membership
Save Money · · 9 minutes

Is The Easyjet Plus Membership Worth It?

Is the Easyjet Plus membership worth it? When does it make sense for you to buy the Easyjet Plus membership and how can you make the most of it?

how to claim £400 energy support voucher
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How To Claim £400 Energy Support Vouchers

It was reported recently nearly half of those eligible to receive the £400 energy support vouchers in England, Scotland, and Wales have not redeemed their

mcdonald's gold card
Save Money · · 3 minutes

What Is The McDonald's Gold Card?

Want a coveted McDonald's Gold Card? It may not be as easy as becoming famous, but we'll show you how you can increase your chances of getting one.

Asda movie deal
Save Money · · 7 minutes

Asda Movie Deal

As the nights draw in this winter, many of us will be choosing to settle down with a pizza or a meal deal and a movie to save a few quid, instead of heading

pay off debt fast
Save Money · · 9 minutes

How To Pay Off Debt

Many of my readers are looking to pay off debt on their path towards financial independence. I know this, because you've told me so. While our collective goal

Saving on your bills
Save Money · · 16 minutes

Saving On Your Bills

In 2022 it's not just about saving on your bills, but more keeping the increases to a minimum. We've put together a guide that helps us save thousands each year

how much money should you have saved by age
Save Money · · 8 minutes

How Much Money Should You Have Saved By Age

While you shouldn't be worried about others, the question "How Much Money Should You Have Saved By Age" is often asked by those pursuing financial independence.

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