Smart Life Hacks

Everyday tricks and clever tips to stretch your pounds further and live well on less.

  • The Crazy £6k Difference Between Cost of Car Ownership and Getting Cabs In London

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    Is The Cost of Car Ownership Still Worth It? I Ran the Numbers Living in London, I started to question whether the cost of car ownership — for something I only use once or twice a week — is really worth it. So I did what any curious personal finance nerd would do: I crunched…

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  • How Long Until the Big Mac Meal Price is £10?

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    Mcdonald’s Meal Deals aren’t so cheap anymore — we crunch the numbers to see when our favourite Big Mac Meal Price could hit £10, and what that says about rising prices in everyday life. 🍔 The Big Mac: A Barometer of Everyday Costs The Big Mac is more than just a burger — it’s an…

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  • The Real Cost of Moving Home — And Why Improving Your Current One Could Be Smarter

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    From stamp duty to solicitor fees, the cost of moving home can quickly add up. Here’s how to increase home value by investing in upgrades instead of moving Thinking about moving to gain more space or a better layout? Before you start browsing property listings, it’s essential to understand the true cost of moving home.…

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  • Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps UK Edition: A Smarter Way to Stop Being Poor

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    If you’ve ever looked up personal finance advice online, chances are you’ve come across Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps. They’re a simple, step-by-step framework to help you get out of debt, build wealth, and take control of your money. Originally written for a US audience, Ramsey’s plan has helped millions of people become debt-free —…

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  • 💸The Best Way to Pay Down Debt: Avalanche vs Snowball Method – 2 Ways

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    💸 The Best Way to Pay Down Debt: Avalanche vs Snowball Method The first step to improving your financial wellbeing is to pay down debt, but it can feel overwhelming — like a never-ending game of financial whack-a-mole. But the good news? There is a strategy (actually, two) to help you take control, stay motivated,…

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