Party Oscars-style, on a budget

Tweet If you’re as excited as we are about the Oscars, you’ll want to celebrate the event, and what better way to do so than with a party? If your budget if holding you back from a full-on shindig, let our tips persuade you that you needn’t have a celeb budget to mark this special occasion. Be the hostess, but share the most Just because you provide the...

Govt to make dog microchipping mandatory

Tweet There has always been a case for microchipping a dog – yes, it does involve a cost, but should the dog go missing and be picked up by a shelter, the owner can be easily identified and contacted. This saves the owner plenty of time and money – not to mention stress and worry – that comes with looking for a lost pet. However, new plans put forward from...

Getting value with emigration

Tweet For many people, the chance to up sticks and move abroad in retirement is a long-held dream. However, with the global economy in a state of flux at the moment, it’s difficult to know exactly what places are the best value for money. Even if you have your heart set on a particular destination, it may be worth reconsidering if you want to enjoy a certain standard of...

What’s the best way to correct your vision?

Tweet It used to be that anyone who needed corrected vision had just one option – glasses. But now there are others, such as contact lenses and laser eye surgery. But which one is best, and which is the most economical choice? As ever, this depends on your personal circumstances. Starting with glasses, you pay for a set of frames, and then it’s possible you...