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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Saving for my family’s future – why managing my money matters

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Saving for my family's future - why managing my money matters While the concept of saving money has always been important, it has arguably never been more crucial than it is today. The nature of saving has also changed considerably during the last decade, as the combination of innovation and economic volatility has rendered traditional savings vehicles far less effective. In this article, we will look at why money management is so important in the modern age, and ask how you can save ... VIEW POST

You CAN Afford That Family Car and Here’s How

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The only way to describe the life of a single mum is hectic! With all the school runs, football practice, play dates and grocery shopping trips, a car is often a necessity to fit everything into a day, albeit an expensive one. Even if you’re on a tight budget, buying a car is definitely do-able if you know how and luckily, I’ve picked up some handy tips along the way that can help you run a car on a shoestring budget… Buy Second-Hand When looking for a motor, the cheapest option is, of ... VIEW POST

Saving Money Near To Christmas

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With the Christmas decorations and cards now appearing in the shops, it's not hard to notice we are on the run-up to Christmas. I am not the sort to be super organized and nearly have it all finished nor do I ever manage to put money aside for Christmas either. I am sure I am not the only one though. So with just over two months left how can I turn it around and save some money and manage Christmas without pulling my hair out? Heating - it's unseasonably warm still which is good as it means I ... VIEW POST

This isn’t as good as it gets there is so much more to it all now

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It's a life learning thing that your merrily skipping along in life and you're thrown a curve ball. Even if you are expecting it, it can still be a hell of a shock. Lots of emotions follow from euphoric happiness to hatred with hundreds in between. Curve balls knock the life out of you, literally, but sometimes that it was you need to get you to relook at your life and ask yourself 'what do you want now'. How often, when you are ticking by on this life journey stuff, do you stop and question ... VIEW POST

Free Online Training Courses

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I know when I was a newly single mum this would have helped me enormously. Even years later as an 'older' and wiser single parent this can and will help me too. We sometimes criticize the digital age but this has got to be one the good points. Free courses that you can do online in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. The British Gas Energy Trust is rolling out a training scheme to help those claiming certain benefits get employability training. If you are receiving ... VIEW POST

Deals Not To Be Missed

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The children are on school holidays so of course, it's raining. If summer holidays weren't costly enough you also got to figure out how to entertain them in the rain too. So here is a roundup of money saving deals that are not to be missed. Powered by Dealspotr | Find more coupons for Boohoo.com Powered by Dealspotr | More Argos UK deals Powered by Dealspotr | More Iceland Foods deals Powered by Dealspotr | More B&Q deals ... VIEW POST