How to cut household expenses with renewable energy
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It’s coming up to that time of year again… no, not Christmas, but the other time of year that all self-employed people start freaking out about… tax return time!
OK, not everyone freaks out as some of us do our tax returns as soon as we can, like in April as soon as the new tax year starts!
I’ve always wondered why people put it off until the very last minute...? I love to get mine out of the way as soon as possible. If you are prepared then you can do this too and stop all the panicking in January!
The only thing I do freak out about is remembering to pay my bill. I have several alarms at the ready near the end of January. I always have the money saved ready to pay it and simply need to log in to my HMRC self-assessment online account to make my payment.
The first year I paid self-employment tax I did actually pay it right away, as soon as I completed my tax return. But the payment just sat there in my tax account doing nothing. They don't actually clear the tax balance due until it reaches the tax payment deadline. So since then I thought it better to earn interest on my tax savings until the actual due date!
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There’s no doubt about it - the coronavirus has turned our lives upside down and some things may never return back to normal.
For many, the lockdown has been a time of reflection, making us realise how precious our lives really are and to follow our dreams. For some, this dream might be to uproot and move to a new location.
The pandemic might also have changed your working life and what you value in a home. Perhaps you now want a home with enough space for an office so you can work at home. Or a garden in case we are cooped up inside for local lockdowns or self-isolation without the ability to leave our homes. In which case an outdoor space can be a haven!
But, is it really a good time to move house? Let’s take a look.
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Is remote working: here to stay?
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has totally turned our worlds upside down. Life may never be the same again and in some ways this is great news. If there’s one positive change that will remain once the pandemic ends then it’s the continuation of flexible working for the UK workforce.
Flexible working arrangements and the ability to work from home have long been sought after by many employees for an improved work-life balance. Most of us who work online or using computers already knew that our jobs can be completed just as effectively, if not better, from the comfort of our own homes.
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There’s never been a better time to practice better money management than today. As we’re going through a global pandemic right now with financial uncertainty in our personal lives as well as economically, it’s so important to understand our finances and be better with our personal finance.
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Finding the right childcare as a busy working parent can be a challenge. There are lots of options and everyone’s childcare requirements are unique.
Researching different childcare options can be time consuming and sometimes, you’re not really sure what you’re looking for, especially as a new parent.
What are your options?
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We’ve recently undergone a huge garden transformation. Whilst we did splash out on some expensive porcelain patio tiles, which will hopefully last us a lifetime, and some new garden furniture as a treat, we did try to save money in many other areas to create the garden of our dreams for less.
If you want to update your garden on a budget then these tips, from my recent experience, might just help. It’s amazing what you can create with some savvy shopping hacks and DIY ideas. Here are several ways we saved hundreds of pounds on our garden makeover. These include many simple and cheap DIY garden ideas to transform a garden on a budget!
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Planning a first-time French Alps ski holiday but not sure which resort to choose?
With so many amazing locations in this beautiful part of the world, it’s tough selecting the one that will best satisfy every member of your group.
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Online safety tips to protect your children when online.
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Going through a relationship breakup doesn’t just affect your personal life taking its toll on your mental health and even physical health, but it may make you unable to focus at work.
If you are struggling to stay productive and meet deadlines then follow the below tips on how to stay focussed at work after a breakup.
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Whilst many comparisons are being drawn from the current coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown with the Spanish Flu lockdown of 1918, there is one major difference that we all must be thankful for - this time we are living in the digital age.
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Our fixer upper house has been a labour of love for six years now. Upon moving in we naively thought we’d be done in a matter of weeks, but had no idea how much things cost and how long it would really take to decorate the house to our taste. Throw in having our second baby after moving in and getting married and things took even longer than we could have ever imagined.
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Despite getting plenty of wear and tear, the bathroom can often be the most overlooked room of the house when it comes to getting a regular spruce up. With Instagram and Pinterest offering a plethora of inspiration for all the would-be interior designers among us, it’s easy to get carried away when creating wish lists filled with freestanding copper baths and rain showers, but these sought after items so often come with a hefty price tag and aren't suited to those of us looking to update the bathroom on a budget.
However, ensuring your bathroom is looking it’s best doesn’t have to cost the earth, and there are plenty of smaller updates that can be made that can update the look and feel of the room, no matter whether you’re a renter or a home owner – just make sure to check with your landlord before making changes if you do rent.
So, before you splash the cash, here are just a few things to help inspire the next update your bath or shower room. Read on for cheap bathroom updates that won't break the bank.
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Updating your living room on a budget has never been easier with a huge selection of both in-store and online home décor stores. There are even some ways to update your living room that don’t cost a penny!
Read on to discover lots of cheap and cheerful ways to update your living room décor.
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If you’ve read my matched betting blog then you’ll know I’m a big advocate for matched betting. Matched betting is a way of extracting a profit from the free bet offers that bookies regularly offer. In short, you use a mathematical equation to cover all outcomes in order to extract a profit from the free bet. But it’s not complicated as companies like Profit Accumulator have step-by-step instructions and software that does all the calculations for you.
It’s a great way to make extra income from home in your spare time. Whilst you may have read my own matched betting story already, I also want to reassure you that there are many success stories from other bloggers who have tried matched betting. In this blog post I will share real life matched betting stories from other bloggers.
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