Category: Everyday expenses
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How to beat the cost of living increase in the UK
There’s been a lot of talk about the cost of living increase in the UK recently. As inflation increases and our bills go up, our budgets are being stretched further and further. Unfortunately, there’s only so much you can avoid these increases. There’s only so far you can reduce your expenses. However, it’s likely you […]
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5 ways to beat the Monday blues
A lot of us talk about the ‘Sunday scaries’ and the ‘Monday blues’. The thought of going back to work after the weekend and getting back into our normal routine is rarely appealing. You may not ever be jumping out of bed at the sound of your alarm clock on a Monday morning, but you […]
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How improving your sleep can make you more money
Today (January 3rd) is the Festival of Sleep Day. I’ve always been a big fan of sleep, so I thought the day should be marked. I also believe improving your sleep can make you more money. Having suffered with chronic fatigue, I understand the importance of getting enough rest and how lacking energy can impact […]
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The Twenty Percent 2021 review
And just like that, 2021 has come and gone. It was the first full year of The Twenty Percent too. Like many of us, I’m not too sorry to see the back of it. While 2020 was bad, 2021 brought more anxiety, uncertainty, and confusion than I felt able to deal with. Fortunately, I surprised […]
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The Twenty Percent – November update
We’re in the last month of the year. 2021 feels like it’s been simultaneously the longest and the shortest year. This means it’s time for my penultimate monthly update of the year. Read on to find out what happened in my November update. Each month feels busier than the last at the moment, which probably […]
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Save the planet and your bank balance – boycott Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching. What started off as a simple way to bag yourself a few deals and get ahead with your Christmas shopping, has fast become a rampant display of mass consumerism and mindless spending. This year, I’m urging you to boycott Black Friday. With the environment being such a […]
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Foodbank Advent 2021 – Help those in need this Christmas
We all know about, and probably have, Advent calendars. But less of us have probably considered a reverse advent calendar. This year, I’m changing that and will be taking part in Foodbank Advent for the first time. But this is not a new concept. 2021 will be the fifth year the UK money blogging community […]
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How to deal with climate anxiety on a budget
COP26 has bought the climate emergency to the forefront of all our minds. No news bulletin is complete without a story about the environment. It’s vital these stories get this attention, but for some – myself included – it’s simply increasing their climate anxiety. It can feel overwhelming and I’m sure I’m not alone in […]
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The Twenty Percent – October update
October – like all the months this year – flew by. Writing this update for The Twenty Percent feels surreal but somehow, it’s that time again. This month was fun in many ways, but I’m ending it exhausted. I’m hoping November will bring more sleep. With only two months left of the year, there’s still […]
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The Twenty Percent – August spending update
I almost didn’t want to write this post, as it feels like it’s marking the end of Summer. Despite the weather, it seems like Summer only just started. But, here we are – my August spending update. August feels like a holiday month, so for many people it becomes more expensive. I did spend more […]
