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    Stride: Get Free Uber Eats or Ubers By Answering Surveys

    April 11, 2025 /

    There’s a new kid on the survey block – Stride! You can earn your way to free Uber Eats or Uber rides by downloading the app and answering surveys. Disclaimer – this post contains referral links which means I may make a small commission if you click through the link and sign up. This comes at no extra cost to you (you’ll actually make money!) and helps support the site. Thanks so much <3 I’ve been using this app for a couple weeks and I think it’s going to be a great addition to my side hustle app roster. So far I’ve redeemed £41 in vouchers off the app. (Disclaimer…

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    Cashback Websites You Need To Join!

    October 26, 2024 /

    Cashback is the easiest way to put money back into your wallet without much effort. If you are already planning on making the purchase, doing so through one of the cashback websites out there is easy money. {Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate and referral links meaning I may earn a small commission if you follow the link. This comes at no extra cost to you!} A cashback offer literally means getting cash back when you spend money. Essentially you get a discount but in the form of a refund rather than it being knocked off the bill. The key to cashback is making sure you activate the offer before…

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  • Budgeting

    4 Ways To Incorporate Sinking Funds Into Your Budget

    February 22, 2024 /

    The classic use of sinking funds is adding the same amount each pay check until you reach the goal. But what if I told you this isn’t the only way to use them. Sinking funds, like all budgeting tools, are meant to be adapted to fit you and your personal budget. It’s not a one size fits all. Great news for people with a variable income!! Now you might be a little confused and have no idea where to begin or how to change the concept. So let me show you 4 different ways you can incorporate sinking funds into your budget… Put money aside each month to cover annual…

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    How To Save Money On Subscriptions

    February 10, 2024 /

    Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Amazon Prime, oh and don’t forget about Kindle Unlimited – subscriptions can add up very quickly and before you know it you’re paying out hundreds each month for something that is often seen as an essential but is simply entertainment. But you don’t have to settle for paying full price. Keep reading for actionable ways to save money on subscriptions without missing out! Related Content: Here are a few tips & tricks on how to save money on subscriptions… Get A Family Account Whilst more expensive in terms of the money value, Family Accounts are often cheaper than multiple individual accounts. Grouping together with a few others…

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    Alongside housing and food, transportation is usually one of the biggest expenses in most people’s budget. It might seem like a unavoidable cost of life that is just something you have to pay for but it there are some ways you can reduce the cost. You could easily save hundreds each year if you combine a few of these cheap transportation tips. Related Articles: Disclaimer: I mention TopCashback a lot in this post, they are not paying me to do so, I just genuinely think it’s a great site (which I have used for years) and cashback is something everyone needs to take advantage of. All the links to their…

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    Cheap Dining Out: How To Save Money Every Time

    September 25, 2022 /

    Dining out is one of those things that people assume you can’t do if you’re on a budget. This is not true at all! Being on a budget doesn’t mean you can never eat out again. But it might mean that you need to become a little more creative and intentional. And in this article I’m going to share 4 easy tips to save your money everytime for cheap dining out! Related Reading: Budgeting often gets a bad rap as being restrictive and gloomy. At its bare bones, budgeting is simply making a plan for your money. You are taking back control over your money. If done correctly, your budget…

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    7 No Spend Challenge Tips: How To Smash Your Goal

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    When I was first beginning on my finance journey, doing a no spend challenge was one of my favourite things to do! And I’m going to spend all my no spend challenge tips in this post! I would set myself a no spend goal each month – whether that was a number of days or a set category – to reset my spending habits and become more intentional. This is not something I still regularly do as my mindset is very different now compared to when I started. I no longer need the challenge element to keep me focussed and intentional, that thinking style is now second nature to me! But…

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