With Lent upon us, even the non-religious amongst us will think of something that we can perhaps give up for Easter. Usually, we pick something to do with our diet — sweet treats and alcohol are often the most popular things to give up. But what about our finances? There are undoubtedly expenditures within … Continued
Many of us are aware that if we decide to buy Christmas decorations and lights in January we can make huge savings on the prices which will be charged next December. But the same seasonal fluctuation in prices is true for many items throughout the year, some of which may surprise you. Here is a … Continued
Harvest Festival will soon be upon us. Those harvest baskets full of fruits and vegetables and celebratory songs have been a way of giving thanks since pagan times. But Harvest Festival is more than just a celebration – it has also been used as a way to save food and supplies in times of … Continued
September is a month of new starts. Back to school, back to work, back to business for many of us after the holidays. And because the school holidays or summer breaks often mean a break in routine for many of us, it’s a great time to break bad habits and build newer, better ones. … Continued
The summer holidays are well underway and many parents and grandparents will be suffering from complaints of boredom or working out how to keep young people entertained (and away from their devices) without spending a fortune. The break in the academic year, however, can provide a valuable opportunity to put into place a … Continued
Spring is in the air and, traditionally, it’s the time for romance. On 30th April every year, the festival of Beltane takes place. It’s the time when it was once popular for young people to take part in the ritual of ‘hand-fasting’ – an ancient form of marriage. Even today, May is one of the … Continued
April is here and while for many of us the New Year officially began in January, in financial terms, April 6th marks the beginning of the new financial year. It’s relevant for many of us because it is a great time to start new habits which will fit neatly into the many financial and accounting … Continued
Spring is here and the winter is finally behind us. Or is it? April is noted as a month of weather unpredictability and it is fair to say this year so far has been more unpredictable than most. In life too, we are often subject to financial downpours. There are always times when perhaps the … Continued
A few simple tasks to take care of your finances of at this time of year will save you time, worry and possibly a good deal of money in the year ahead. For the rest of the world, New Year comes in January (or February for China) but when it comes to finance, the end of … Continued
It’s that time of year when many of us are starting to be a little more conscious about what we eat and how much we exercise as the thought of a visit to the beach or a sunny poolside beckons. And while for some of us, all that is required is perhaps a … Continued
