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The Savvy Scot

Personal finance and lifestyle blog

Is Abstinence the Secret to Financial Success?

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Is Abstinence the Secret to Financial Success

  When we think about sex and money, we often think of the extreme cost of children. Children are no doubt expensive. And how do we get children? You know. So is abstinence the secret to financial success?   For this discussion, it’s not about being abstinent forever. If we agreed to that, the human… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: Abstinence, Abstinence the Secret to Financial Success

The Money Mentality of Americans

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The Money Mentality of Americans

America is a powerhouse. In terms of economy, entertainment, news, politics, you name it. So what is it about the mentality of Americans has enables them to be involved in so much? Is it a good mentality? Are they happy? Are they as rich as they seem? Let’s determine what makes Americans tick, today on… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: American, Americans, money mentality

How to Cut Wedding Costs by 50%!

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How to Cut Wedding Costs by 50%!

According to Brides Magazine, the average UK wedding costs £30,111!!! After a house, I always thought transportation was the most expensive cost. I guess not for most people! In this blog post, I’ll dig to the bottom of this number. Digging to the bottom will reveal the many, many ways you can half your wedding… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: save on wedding, wedding tips

Wise Ways to Stay in Your Home Longer

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Wise Ways to Stay in Your Home Longer

If you’re aging, you probably want to stay in your home as long as possible. And who can blame you? It’s your home after all. It’s comfortable. You’re independent. And you have everything you need.   But staying at home comes with its challenges. The point of this blog post is to attack those challenges… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: stay at home

How to Find a Good Income Property

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How to Find a Good Income Property

Many millionaires it seem earn their wealth through real estate. While you may not have Donald Trump’s money, you can still get in on the action. If you only have a few thousand, but want to get into real estate, getting a mortgage is a touch out of reach. But you could invest in Real… Read more

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: good income property, income property

Is Passive Income Just Make Believe?

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Passive Income

Passive income seems to be the holy grail of income. It’s basically getting paid for doing nothing. The money just keeps on flowing. Pretty sweet, eh? Is it attainable? You bet! And actually, you’ll achieve this level of success someday. I can almost guarantee it.   Passive income is really what everyone is reaching for…. Read more

Filed Under: Money Making Tagged With: Passive Income

How to Get Along Financially with Flatmates

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Get Along Financially with Flatmates

A lot of people hate the idea of having flatmates. Or they’ve had bad flatmate experiences in the past. I’ve had about 20 flatmates if my lifetime. This following post shares my ways of making it great. You should want flatmates. They keep your cost of living much lower than without them.   Decide Who… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged With: flatmates, tips to save money

How Rich People Grocery Shop

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How Rich People Grocery Shop

    As an aspiring rich person, I love to talk with and read about the wealthy. It fascinates me. How they were able to do what I want to do. There’s even something to learn about rich people when it comes to something as ordinary mundane as grocery shopping. How do the rich grocery… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: grocery shop

Treat Your Money like Employees

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Treat Your Money like Employees

Instead of dollar bills, think employees. Each dollar bill you gain is another employee you gain. Dollar bills, as employees, allow you to make more money.   I read an insane person’s comment on a YouTube video recently. The guy in the video just bought an Aston Martin. A lot of people in the comments… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged With: treat your money

How to Justify Buying a Laptop

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Buying a Laptop

Technology can be pretty expensive. This is especially true if you’re buying an Apple product. But can it be justified? Absolutely. But this is only really true if you commute a lot. Let me explain. Commuting is an epic waste of time. I know it may feel like you’re doing something but in reality, you’re… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money, Technology Tagged With: buying a laptop

How to Enjoy Driving an Older Car

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Driving an Older Car

To many people, driving an older car is embarassing. I understand that. Driving an older car can make you seem unsuccessful, sloppy, a has been, a child, an under achiever. But are these thoughts that race through your head actually real? Think about it. There’s a saying I’ve heard that goes something like this, ‘You… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money, Transport Tagged With: minimalist, old car

How to Avoid Becoming Too Frugal

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Avoid Becoming Too Frugal

You may be laughing at this title. You may thinking becoming too frugal is the least of your worries. You’re too busy partying and spending to even become a little frugal. But chances are, you’d like to become a little more frugal. And once you do so, an avalanche can occur.   Yes, most people… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: too frugal

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