Ah, holidays. A time to relax, unwind, eat good food, spend time with the family and return home refreshed and ready to take on life again. Casual check of bank account and….whaaaat? We spent HOW MUCH? Unfortunately, that chilled holiday mood is quickly replaced by panic and anxiety, followed by the realisation that you will …
When I first looked at our household spending to analyse areas in which we could cut back and save money, I realised that we were haemorrhaging money on food. It’s easy to do – psychologically, we tell ourselves that this is ‘necessary’ spending. We made every mistake in the book: going shopping with no list, …
People often migrate to Gulf countries with ambitious saving goals. Perhaps they want to pay off their debt or save for a house deposit to purchase a property back in their home country. However, the lure of boozy brunches, luxury yacht parties and sparkly malls can be extremely enticing. Pair that with homesickness and culture …
