Buying and selling a house if you wish to move home is an expensive activity.  We moved house last year and the total moving costs were just shy of £20,000 for all the associated removals, estate agents and legal fees.  It’s a big decision to go through such a process, and a costly one!

Unfortunately, many house sales and purchases fall through before completion which can leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket.  In fact, 30% of house sales fall through in total, so the likelihood is very real.

To help ease this potential financial gamble, there is an insurance called Home Buyers Protection Insurance which can help you recoup some of the lost costs if a house purchase falls through.  In this article, we’ll explore together exactly what this insurance is and whether it’s worth the cost.

If you’re interested in seeing more of the world, but don’t have the funds to simply quit your job and travel, then perhaps an opportunity to earn money in another country could be right for you.  There is a huge demand in non-English speaking countries for fluent and native English speaking foreigners to teach English abroad.  Read on to learn how you can become qualified in TEFL to combine travel with earning money.

Getting enough sleep is an important part of leading a healthy, happy life. But some people can't fall asleep or stay asleep at night because their bedrooms are uncomfortable, noisy, too bright, or lack a sense of privacy. This post will show you how to make your bedroom more relaxing for sleep using simple, and practical tips.

With so many clothing options available in the market today, it’s incredibly easy to overspend. After all, snagging a cute-looking shirt on sale or picking the last piece of an in-demand garment can feel quite fulfilling to the average shopper. When you do this, however, you not only spend more money but you also build a wardrobe of clothes you don’t really use. As such, it’s wasteful both ways.

The best course of action in building a wardrobe that you can maximize to the fullest is sticking to a couple of closet essentials and adding some in-season items. For the latter, these pieces usually fall under what is trendy. Considering that trends come and go all the time, it’s better to not splurge on these pieces because you’ll probably only use them for a short period. 

The same cannot be said for closet essentials. These are clothes that will be with you for a long while, so they are an investment for all your future outfits. To help you determine which clothes to invest in, here is a quick list of closet essentials that are worth the extra money.