http://www.downsizingexpert.co.ukHow to Change Your Lifestyle by Downsizing.en-usThu, 04 Sep 2008 17:49:43 GMT Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:49:43 GMTDownsizingExpert Content Managerjanem@downsizingexpert.co.ukjanem@downsizingexpert.co.ukhttp://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/keep-fit-gym-membership.htmlMany people make a New Year resolution to get fit. This entails joining a gym or health club which is not always a cheap option at the best of times. Fuelled by good intentions and the excesses of Christmas they pay out for memberships that two months later have hardly been used. When you have downsized your life and are watching your income closely you have to decide if a gym is for you or whether there is a better option.Tue, 15 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/divorce-separation-forces-you-downsize.htmlIt is not always a pleasant situation that forces you to downsize your life. One such unhappy event is divorce or separation. Not only do you have to sell your home and change your lifestyle but you are setting out on a new part of your life without your partner.Tue, 15 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/making-charity-donations.htmlAfter downsizing your life you may find that you have spare money that you would like to give to charity. There are ways to do this whereby your chosen charity can benefit by not only your money but by gaining the taxable portion as well. Tue, 15 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/holidays-for-elderly-disabled.htmlWhen planning trips or holidays in the company of elderly or disabled persons it is advisable to plan ahead and check that the holidays are accessible and suitable for their needs. A holiday should be enjoyable for all concerned and not a worry for some members of the party that they are being a burden.Tue, 15 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/choose-care-for-pet.htmlOnce you have downsized your life you will have more time on your hands to think about having a pet. But what sort of pet and how are you to care for it?Wed, 09 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/owning-your-home-retirement.htmlFor most of our adult lives we strive to pay a mortgage to be able to own our own home. Come the day you retire you have to consider whether that property we really wanted has become a burden.Wed, 09 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/coach-tour-coach-holidays-save-money.htmlWhen you have downsized your life you will have time for more leisure pursuits. You may have planned to travel more often but how and where? Have you considered ever taking coach tours or even coach holidays? These types of holidays and short breaks have a lot to offer the keen traveller.Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/camping-holiday-hotel-break-alternative.htmlWhen downsizing your life it does not mean the end to holidays. Rather than spend your money on expensive hotel breaks why not try camping instead? By travelling with your own accommodation the world is your oyster an inexpensive oyster!Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/off-peak-holiday-deals.htmlAfter downsizing your life you will find that you are able to spend your leisure time just as you please. Perhaps take up a new hobby or travel more? Unfortunately, travelling both home and abroad can cost a lot of money and at a time when you have to watch your budget carefully you need to find the best travel offers available.Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/move-in-with-kids.htmlIt may be that you have no option but to move in with your children and downsize your life. Perhaps the cost of living, bereavement or illness means you are unable to continue living as you are now. Whatever the reason plan to make this life changing move as positive as possible for you and your family.Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/downsizing-and-giving-money-to-children.htmlWhen reaching later life it is important to decide what to do with your money before you die. By not make a will detailing your last wishes you will find that most of your hard earned cash will go to the government rather than to your family or chosen charities.Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.downsizingexpert.co.uk/working-beyond-retirement-lifestyle.htmlWhile some people decide to retire early others will carry on with their jobs long past their allotted retirement age. While there is something to be said for having a salary cheque arrive every month it is also worth thinking if your lifestyle is compromised by your work hours.Mon, 07 Jul 2008