We recently moved out of London and bought a flat in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As you would expect, we got a lot more for our money in Buckinghamshire (where the average house price is £396k), versus if we had bought in London (where the average property price is £477k). Meanwhile, and on the downside, our…

With many of us spending more time at home due to the need for social distancing, you may be wondering how to make your flat more aesthetically pleasing and more comfortable. If you are currently on furlough or have recently been made redundant then you will really need to keep decorating costs down. With this…

We purchased a Cavapoo puppy a few weeks back. Since then, a few people have asked us how much it cost us. There are no UK-specific Google articles I could find on this subject. So, in this post, I will share how much we paid for our Cavapoo puppy, Alfie. I’ll also go into where…

I purchased a large, heavy shelf and was planning to put it up on an interior, hollow wall. Realising that I really needed to make sure it wouldn’t come down because, if it did, it would land on my bed and cause serious damage to my partner and I if it happened at night. I…

A summary of my existing money tips, plus a few new ones, including 5 from The Little Spender. Sorted by category, please jump to the section of most interest to you. Paul

The Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic has seen 25% of the value of the S&P 500 wiped out in the last 30 days. People are in quarantine, people are losing their jobs and people are dying. We are living in unprecedented times and many are anxious for what the future holds. If, like me, you are young,…

It’s been a year and three months since I sold my first property. Since then, going back to being someone’s tenant hasn’t been too bad. Our £1,200 / month rent is pretty reasonable for the one-bed flat my girlfriend and I have in East London. East London is great and my 20-minute commute convenient. But…

An explanation for how Curve works. Plus, an in-depth, unbiased review of Curve Blue, Black and Metal. Referral code included for those interested.

Let me start by saying that stocks and bonds are not mutually exclusive. Indeed, a smart investor keeps a balanced and diverse portfolio that reflects their age, attitude to risk and personal set of circumstances. That said, as we go into 2020, if your portfolio is sitting heavy in equity investments you may wish to…

The Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme has many pros and cons to consider if you’re looking to buy a new build where this scheme is available.