
The recession appears to be getting worse. I was watching a programme on television last night about people who become homeless. They get evicted from their homes, because they can’t pay their mortgage or rent. Is it their own fault because they got sick, lost their job or their business failed?
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14, December 2012 | Categories: economics, Finance Friday, Frugal Friday, Money | Tags: all in this together, brain washing, economics, energy bills, homeless, privatisation, social housing, water bills | 1 Comment

Saving for tomorrow, living for tomorrow
People have told me to spend my money and live for today. I tend to save money and be careful. In October 2011, I phoned my energy supplier and asked about a cheaper tariff and that’s been saving me money. I‘m now £100 in credit on yesterday’s meter readings. I also bought shares in Premier Foods for 4p each, they went to 12p yesterday and are still going up. Was it worth it? Damn right it was! (more…)
3, February 2012 | Categories: Finance Friday | Tags: energy bills, fashion, gardening, Matalan, Premier Foods, saving for tomorrow | 6 Comments