Stick to your budget Even the best budget can unravel if the right tools are not in place. Here we talk about how to stick to your budget. Give me the main points Keeping to a budget means keeping a tight rein on expenditure. Budgets that work are usually ‘balanced’ budgets (not ‘baked beans’ austerity […]
Working out a realistic budget is a great way to take control of your finances. Although it may seem like a chore, it’s the crux of sound – and sustainable – financial management. In this article we look at how to ‘do the numbers’. Give me the main points The principles of budgeting are simple […]
Money steps: Using the same approach to managing day-to-day money can be applied to long-term investments. It was Carrie Bradshaw, of Sex and the City fame, who said: ‘I like my money where I can see it – hanging in my closet.’ While that might sound trite, it’s not far from the truth for many […]
You’re probably fairly used to helping your family out with a little extra cash here and there. Whether it’s pocket money for doing chores, or money to pay phone bills, go see a movie or buy clothes, for example. But what happens when they put their hands out for help to buy the big ticket […]
