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Marie Ellis

People say write about what you know. So I did. I founded Broke Girl in the City - a smart girl's guide to leading a fabulous lifestyle on a budget! A career spanning entertainment, bars & nightclubs (and frequenting them), film, music and TV, there isn't much I don't know about how to have fun in the city when completely broke.

Marie Ellis

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What to give up for Lent to save money

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Lent follows Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, where people worldwide decide what to give up for 40 days. Lent is symbolic of a Christian tradition when Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert to resist being tempted by...
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Global Wine Day

Let’s celebrate Global Drink Wine Day

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Global Drink Wine Day is my new favourite export from the US. To celebrate, we thought we would dedicate a post to one of our favourite tipples with a cheeky glass or two. “The purpose of National Drink Wine Day is...
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EMERGENCY-FUND

How to save for an emergency fund on a budget

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How anyone can afford to save for an ’emergency fund’ living in the city on a modest budget is beyond me. Don’t get me wrong, when you are living from paycheck to paycheck. Every month has its emergencies. A bill...
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