Plonkee has written a couple of brilliant articles this week comparing the pros and cons (and maths) of funding your retirement with a pension or buy-to-let properties. The maths is pretty complicated but also intriguing; in her calculations, the buy-to-let option comes out on top, although she concludes that the risk is naturally greater, and […]
It Pays To Watch: Your Thoughts
I managed to miss the first episode of Money Saving Expert (c) Martin Lewis’ new TV show on Five, It Pays To Watch. If you saw the programme, what were your thoughts on it? If you didn’t catch the first show, it’s on Wednesday’s at 7.30pm for the next few weeks.
More Thoughts On Unwanted Christmas Presents
As MoneyChangesThings pointed out on yesterday’s posts on what to do with unwanted Christmas presents, I forgot about regifting the presents. As they also pointed out, eBaying (or for that matter, any of these options) runs the risk of upsetting the gift givver if they find out, so it’s worth thinking whether it’s worth the […]
5 Ideas For Dealing With Unwanted Christmas Presents
It’s been a week since Christmas, and if you’ve ended up with a few presents that you’re not too keen on, do not need, or just plain want to get rid of, then you might be wondering what the best course of action is. Here are some ideas for dealing with unwanted Christmas presents: Bin […]
Happy New Year!
Here’s wishing you a happy and hopefully prosperous New Year! To all Money Watch readers, thanks for your support in 2007, and I hope to see you back here regularly in 2008. Rob. Photo by DOTW
Money Links For 31st Dec 2007
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Money Links For 28th Dec 2007
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Financial Goals For 2008
Plonkee has written about her financial goals for 2008, which focus on improving her career. This got me thinking about my own money goals for next year. There’s nothing particularly revolutionary here, just a lot of me having to listen to my own advice from this blog to improve my personal financial status: Reduce debt […]
Money Links For 23rd Dec 2007
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Which Money Saving Tactic Do You Use in the Pub?
Christmas drinks down the pub can be expensive, so here are some tactics you can use to minimise the cost: Buy your round early in the night – get the drinks in early and hope that it never comes round to you again, especially when the rounds can get a little silly when everyone’s a […]