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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Category: Money & Finance

Money & Finance

Getting Started – Stop Spending

Posted on January 13, 2022October 23, 2026 By Becky

Many people in the UK are struggling with debt. The UK owes a total of £56.5 billion in credit card debt. The average household owes £2033 in credit cards. But, many of us are not average. If we are honest, many of us have fallen into a credit trap in…

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Money & Finance

A Week in San Diego on a $100,000 Salary

Posted on December 29, 2021 By Becky

Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today, a pharmacist who makes $100,000 a year in San Diego, California, lets us into her week’s expenses. Occupation: Pharmacist Age: 32 Location: San Diego, CA Salary: $100000 salary (approx. $2,900 per…

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How Do You Control Employee Expenses?

Posted on December 10, 2021June 21, 2026 By Becky

So your employees have been sent on a mission to perhaps meet a client and do some work for them. They could be an accounting team that is helping a small bank to get to grips with their financial instruments and risk exposure. This trip could last a week or…

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How To Make Savvy Financial Decisions When Renovating Your Home

Posted on November 12, 2021 By Becky

Home renovation projects are cheap. Should you want to renovate a lot more than one room, you will be spending a lot of money. Nonetheless, it will mean that you can achieve your dream interior.  There are ways to spend less on home renovation projects. You just need the right…

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How to Stop Money Ruling Your Life

Posted on August 25, 2020July 2, 2025 By Becky

It’s really not exaggerating to say that a lot of people let money rule their lives. As humans, we all rely on money to some extent and having it can certainly make our lives easier, so it is not surprising that this should be the case, but when money starts…

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Making Smart Savings On Your New Kitchen

Posted on August 15, 2020January 21, 2021 By Becky

So, making smart savings on your new kitchen… by shopping the sale, you will be able to find worktops and kitchen that are in perfectly fine condition; they are simply from last season’s collection. And, when you consider the fact that most kitchen elements are designed to have a timeless…

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What to look for in a criminal defence lawyer?

Posted on June 15, 2020January 13, 2026 By Becky

If you’ve been accused of a violent crime against someone else, everything stops. Your entire future is suddenly in question, and the need to prove your innocence is unexpectedly the most important thing in the world. At this stage, your next steps need to take precedent – you need to…

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Reduce How Much You Spend Each Month With This Essential Advice

Posted on April 27, 2020January 21, 2021 By Becky

As busy parents, we can all agree on how easy it can be to overspend on family essentials. Sometimes we have to think about things on top of the usual bills, such as children’s clothes being outgrown, essentials we need to live and to work, and even the luxuries that…

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How To Spend Less Money On Fuel

Posted on March 24, 2020October 28, 2024 By Becky

Fuel is one of the biggest expenses of owning a car. If you’ve been spending too much money on it, here are a few tricks on how to spend less money on fuel.  Choose the right vehicle Some vehicles are more fuel-efficient than others. By choosing a car with a…

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