In an era where an ecological conscience is a virtual prerequisite for big businesses, many entrepreneurs have embraced the notion of turning waste into profit. By no means should this thinking be limited to businesses, however. The “Zero Waste” phenomenon has become a hot topic in recent years with high profile bloggers like Kathryn Kellogg of Going Zero Waste, Lauren Singer of Trash is for Tossers and Celia Ristow of Litterless have all contributed immeasurably to helping ordinary household limit the environmental damage they do at home by reducing their household waste by recycling, reusing / upcycling and making prudent shopping choices. This concerted effort to reduce landfill waste is not only beneficial to the environment but aids immeasurably in managing household finances.
At times it can seem like no matter how much we earn, we end up leaking money like an old boat riddled with holes. “I can’t have spent that much last month!” we’ll exclaim, staring open-mouthed in horror at our bank statements and visiting best.creditcard for a new credit card.
As freeing up money to put into our savings is one of the most important financial skills to manage, here are some tips for doing just that.
You can spend an awful lot of money in your lifetime, especially on new things. The thing is, you don’t always need to own something, especially when you have the option of borrowing it instead. Loaning or hiring something can save you money, and it’s often more convenient too. Before you buy anything new, consider these things that might be better to rent.
Car insurance costs can be astronomical, especially if you are a younger driver or someone with previous history. So, how do you cut these costs – we take a look.
One of the easiest ways you can reduce your insurance costs is to attach another person to the policy. The best thing is that it does not necessarily have to be an older or more experienced person.
When you have disposable income, it’s easy to splurge on things that are completely unnecessary, which can lead to bad debt.