Hello , It's funny, because in my private life I don't really celebrate the new year. My family didn't and it always seemed odd to me to put so much onus on the passing of time. I respect the tradition of Hogmanay and eating of the grapes in
Spain. I respect that lots of people really love it and see it as a fantastic way to let your hair down a bit (we all need that). However, sentences like "this will be my year" scare the bejesus out of me. As someone with chronic health issues (Crohn's disease) I know how quickly things can change and what those sort of expectations can do to a girl. Editorially, however, segregating the season into the new year makes perfect
sense, financially also. It's great for analysing our finances. My bank has a rather wretched little "where you spent most" feature to really knock some sense into you. I also think a few little goals are always worth your time. As David Hughes reminds us, "Ambition is critical" so it is worth having realistic expectations and bettering ourselves, always. What is important however, is not to set yourself up to fail. Don't stitch yourself up at the very start
of the year as it will just make you feel like a failure. |
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So from all of us at MoneyMagpie, we want to wish you a Happy New Year. We want to wish you good health and happiness. We are here to help you find some ways to be kind to yourself, to remind you of some things to look forward to and mainly to open that brand new diary and start our squiggle-free, pen-free year together. Happy 2024 Vicky Parry
(Head of Content at MoneyMagpie.com) xxx |
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How to win at New Year's Resolutions
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If you make a New Year's resolution, the chances are by February you’ve completely forgotten about them.
Only 8% of people actually manage to keep their resolutions for any decent length of time. So why beat yourself up?
Our comprehensive guide digs a little deeper into New Years resolutions and what you can do to maintain them throughout 2024.
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An A-Z Guide to saving for 2024
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When it comes to saving money it’s all about cutting costs and finding the right discounts, offers, vouchers and sometimes even freebies. From saving on the cost of your gym membership and kids' entertainment to paying attention to your spending habits and saving money with travel, insurance and bills, we have 26 ways for you to save money and enjoy the benefits along the way. Take a look at our A-Z guide to saving money below.
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How the stock market performed in 2023 (and what we can learn for 2024)
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With the new year upon us, the time has come to reflect on the stock market’s performance over the past 12 months.
In this article we’re going to explore which sectors have performed well this year and how major UK indices have fared compared to the rest of the world. Plus, we’ll take a look at some lessons investors may have learnt in 2023.
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Could you do a no spend 2024?
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You may think one of two things after the Christmas chaos: one, that you’ve spent too much and will never spend again; or two, I couldn’t possibly go that long without spending any more. Maybe you think both. The key is...
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