No one cares more about your money than you do. One of my favourite personal finance bloggers mentions this frequently on his website and it has stuck with me too. It’s fact. Your parents tell you to do this, your friends something else and your colleagues tell you something completely different. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about what you should do with your money. This blog aims to provide you with a positive way of thinking about your money management and also tries to encourage readers to be proactive. I even provide you snippets of how I manage my money but in the end it comes down to what you think. View full article »
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We’ve looked at the two levels of personal finance which mark the turning point of how money management changes. You’ve started to take positive actions to track your spending and start saving a small amount when you can. This week’s instalment looks at the mid-point of the levels of personal finance. View full article »
The past 11 days have been great. I’ve really recharged my batteries and am feeling extremely motivated. I feel as though I cheated a foreign holiday because of the heat in London recently. So, as I mentioned last week in addition to relaxing, I had a few key ‘things to get done’ during my time off work. How did I do with this mammoth list of tasks… View full article »
Every Saturday The Thrift Diaries gives you a round-up of the best articles on the web. I’m an avid follower of many brilliant personal finance blogs and would like to share the best articles with you. These won’t always be recent articles as I often like to sift through the archives of my favourite blogs.
The Way Warren Sees It @Moneywatch: Warren Buffett is one of my idols. I have so much to learn from this guy. This article talks about Warren Buffett’s outlook on 2011.
It’s that funny time of year again when many people dispute the value of Valentine’s Day. Is it all about consumerism or is it a genuine holiday to spend with your partner? I’ve always sat on the fence on this one. I feel that although it’s lovely to show your partner how much you care about them, isn’t this something that you should make them feel all year round? View full article »
Every Saturday The Thrift Diaries gives you a round-up of the best articles on the web. I’m an avid follower of many brilliant personal finance blogs and would like to share the best articles with you. These won’t always be recent articles as I often like to sift through the archives of my favourite blogs. View full article »
This time last year, I started looking for advice for graduates from the various personal finance websites I read on a regular basis. I was lucky enough to come across a great article by Trent Hamm of The Simple Dollar. I read other articles like this and started compiling a list for myself ready for graduation. So what were the top bits of advice that made my list? View full article »
One of my favourite writers online is JD Roth. He first introduced to me the idea of decluttering your home and replacing stuff with education. His ongoing battle with stuff not only provides an entertaining read but has changed my perception of accumulating stuff. View full article »
Temptation is a topic that is always tied into spending and personal finance.
Since starting work I’ve been keeping track of my spending but less frequently than previously.
In terms of how well I’m doing I can say that so far I’ve managed to take in a packed lunch everyday. View full article »
