Money Matters Archives

7 things you need to know about going on a quiz show

Regular readers or visitors to this site will know that I cleared half of my debt in one day by going on a TV quiz show and using my winnings to clear some of it off. At the time I was in debt management and I was desperate. I’ve never wanted to go on TV … Read the rest

What I’ve learnt about finances from car accidents

Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurence. Even if you are the best driver in the world, there is no guarantee that the people around you will be good drivers or even if they will tell the truth in the event of an accident.

In March of 2019, I was involved in a car accident … Read the rest

20 Money tips you need to know for 2020

It’s 2020 and I don’t know where the last year has gone! New Year is a great time to look forward and set goals for the upcoming year, but also a time to reflect on the previous year.

As you look back on 2019, are there any particular successes you want to focus on or … Read the rest

Expired Credit Cards & Auto-Renewal Charges

I never know that expired credit card charges were a thing, or an issue but I have now learnt my lesson.

I have previously been a user of an online automation tool. I never really got on with it and I didn’t plan on renewing the service. I’d seen a few emails from them about … Read the rest

Christmas Giveaway

It’s already November (no I don’t know how) and we are fast approaching the seasonal period, which is always the most expensive time of the year as well as being a fun and hapy time. That’s why I’m delighted to have been able to team up with some other top UK bloggers to be able … Read the rest

My Money Mistakes

I need to be honest. I’m really bad at managing my money! Just because I’m a money blogger doesn’t mean I’ve got it all sussed out. I spend too much, I have frugal fails all the time, and I don’t track my spending – which is definitely going to change going forward. I am queen … Read the rest

Managing your Christmas Finances!

Christmas can be one of the most expensive time of the year. From food, gifts and travel, it all adds up. It’s a stressful enough time, seeing people, going here there and everywhere, without the addedd financial stresses so I’ve spoken to some of the UK’s top money bloggers to find out their top tips … Read the rest

Reasons to buy second hand

It’s day two of Second Hand September – but what is it? Well, in its simplest form, it’s a campaign organised by Oxfam to get people to say no to any new clothes in September. This is because every week 11 million items of clothing end up in landfill sites, which means the planet and … Read the rest

The Ultimate A to Z of Money Management

A – Accountable

Who are you accountable to about money? If you are married or in a relationship, perhaps you are accountable to your spouse or partner. If you have children, even if they are young, in a way you are accountable to them. Perhaps though, you are single like me. Well sometimes money issues … Read the rest

Selling your home – Should Purple Bricks Reviews be believed?

Should Purple Bricks Reviews be believed?

On a quick look at the Purple Bricks Reviews on Trustpilot, they on the whole have really good reviews, but are these to be believed? Check out other review sites for other opinions!

No Commissery?

We’ve all seen or heard the adverts – the online estate agent Purple Bricks… Read the rest