UK vs Australia Cost of Living Comparison (& Who Has it Better)
Thinking about relocating to Australia? Here is a UK vs Australia cost of living comparison so you don’t jump into anything blindfolded. Australia is a favoured relocation destination for Brits. After all, there are many ties between the UK and Australia, culturally, socially, on the sporting pitch and even family….
Degrees of Financial Independence (& Move Between the Stages)
Do you dream of financial independence? Do you lust after a life of freedom where you can choose what you do and with whom you work? Let me let you on a secret – my dreams are the same as yours. Except, they are becoming my life after a…
How to Pay Less Tax (& 10 Legit Ways to Keep Your Money)
Life would be great if you could pay less tax and keep more of your money, right? There is so much you could do with the money going into the Government’s coffers every month. However, the tax rules are a minefield of complexity and confusion. You could go to…
Dyson vs Henry (& Which One is Better)
You need a new vacuum cleaner, and your choice is down to Dyson vs Henry! You feel overwhelmed and can’t decide which one to buy. On the one hand, you like the quirky Henry and its reliability. On the other, you recognise that Dyson is a known brand for…
10 Specific Actions to Take When You Have No Money At All
Editor’s note: This is a no-nonsense list of action to take when you have no money at all by Sara Williams: a fellow UK personal finance blogger and a passionate advocate for a fairer debt system..I hope you never find yourself in a desperate situation where you must take…
Women and Money (& How to Build Wealth as a Lady)
Let’s talk about an overlooked but important topic: women and money. You are a strong, educated, and independent woman, I know. Still, as a woman, you struggle with unique challenges regarding wealth building, long-term financial planning and management. We all do irrespective of education and background. Times have changed and…
Skinny Pancakes (& How to Eat Well for Less)
Here is a tasty and affordable pancake recipe. I call them ‘skinny pancakes’ because they are made with water, not milk. Pancakes with honey and feta cheese! I know this sounds like a strange combination but next time you are eating pancakes don’t keep only to sugar and lemon….
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt (& Forget About the Economy)
Are you pacing nervously and wondering how to pay off your credit card debt? Very likely. According to the latest statistics, over 75% of people have some debt. Yes. This means that 75 of every 100 people reading this post have debt. Also, statistically speaking, you only pace and…
When Is It Time to Leave Your Job?
Today, I’d like to discuss whether it is time to leave your job. No, this is not a theme emerging, but my interest has been aroused. I find everything around changing jobs, occupations, work and status very interesting at the moment. No wonder, then, that when I spotted an…
My Anxiety About Money Is Ramping Up (& Cost of Living)
My anxiety about money is kicking in again. It has nought to do with the (abstract) media screaming about the rising cost of living. My worry about money combines decreasing income and our regular monthly spending increasing. Let me tell you about it. (If you wish to hear about…
Becoming Debt Free and Five Life Changing Mental Shifts
Becoming debt free is as much a matter of mentality, or your beliefs and attitudes, as it is about numbers and spreadsheets. Don’t believe me? Hear me out and then decide whether you agree with me. And decide whether you are ready to transform how you see your life,…
Wealth Building is Impossible and Pointless Without Health
Wealth building is high on the list of priorities for us at The Money Principle. We believe in personal finance with a twist – we build sustainable wealth for a happier life, and take the friends of The Money Principle with us. We don’t lust after riches, Champaign-filled baths,…