A fluffy pony standing in a field as you drive past is enough to grasp anyone’s attention. People may feel that equestrianism is a sport that only the rich can afford – but is this truly the case? The truth is, you could spend your life savings (and more) on owning a horse, but it … Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Money
Now is the Time to Buy a Car
Recently on Spend It Like Beckham, we have discussed the benefits of owning a bike over a car. For some of us, the two-wheel option simply isn’t viable. Having kids that need to go to school, commuting a distance to work, and merely living in the rain and wind of the UK put a lot … Continue Reading →
Money-Saving Tips For 2020
We are in a new year, and it brings more opportunities for you to cut the reckless spending that might have landed you in financial dire straits over the festive period. Christmas is always an expensive time of year, and the stats show that spending on gifts and the like ends up putting as many … Continue Reading →
Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Property prices in London are falling, but economic uncertainty and a higher cost of living has resulted in thousands of people still feeling worried that it’s too risky to buy a house. So when is the right time? Is it best to bite the bullet and go for it while you can, or lie low … Continue Reading →
Home Insurance – The Inside Scoop
Today I’m happy to show off a thing that I’ve been working on these last few weeks. Having done some reading into home ownership and insurance for an article, I got to thinking about the relationship that people have with protecting their properties and how it might vary across age groups, location and ownership situation. … Continue Reading →
The Value of Euro 2016
Euro 2016 is currently taking place in France. The tournament is the most prestigious prize in European football, and one of the highest profile sporting events in the world. It is also one of the most lucrative. Modern football is inherently commercial in its nature and produces massive revenues through mediums such as television broadcast deals, … Continue Reading →
My money saving tips for 2016
Another year passes, and as we move into 2016 (how the hell did that happen?!), I think it’s high time to distribute some of my ever popular money saving tips. And seeing as it’s the New Year, all my money tips will be slanted towards January finances. Make sure you’re squeezing every penny now, … Continue Reading →
Wrestling; what’s the cost?
Everyone loves wrestling, right? No? Okay, this may get a little dry. Wrestling is great, but it gets a bad rep due to it being ‘fake’. I totally understand if you’ve never seen a wrestling match, and all you know it isn’t, technically, a sport. However, people who have watched it and still don’t see … Continue Reading →
Shop Smart the Alternative Way
Shop Smart on Alternative Marketplaces I am the gift-giving QUEEN. My family look forward to Christmas because they know, if nothing else, I am bloody great at giving presents. Now, I’m not particularly well-off and to be honest, I’d go as far to say I’m actually quite tight but I love trawling through websites and … Continue Reading →
How to Start a Streetwear Brand
Wanting to start a streetwear brand? Well, it has never been easier. Easy access to design software, quick turnaround times at printers, relatively low overheads and the ability to sell easily online have all contributed to a boom in new fashion brands popping up all over the country. However, this also means that it has become … Continue Reading →
