8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; an average of 10 years, which translates into a seventh of our entire life. Let´s be honest, we spent a huge part of our life working, so you´d better do something you love if you do not want to be frustrated, but how?

•  It won´t find you- you need to find it : if you let the days pass and get absorbed in your daily routine, it is very improbable to find the job that you love. Sometimes that dream job knocks at your door, but not everyone is so lucky. Search for job offers that are appealing and do not give up, keep applying and you´ll make it.

•  Be qualified : If you are not the best candidate for the job of your dreams you need to consider getting back to school. Sign up for online courses, seminars or workshops to acquire the necessary skills to be competitive.

The need of saving and reducing our expenses leads us sometimes to wrong practices that, in the end, result in larger bills. In this post we are going to unveil the most common myths regarding saving money on your groceries so that you act as an expert bargain-hunter in your next trip to the supermarket:

• It might seem smart to base your shopping list on the weekly circular where stores include ads to show what is on sale, but these discounts can sometimes be misleading. Furthermore, some discounted products are not included in the circular, so better look for sales in the supermarket itself.

• Buying the largest size will save you money: make the calculations on each particular product and be sure of the truth in this statement. Sometimes it is true that you can save up by buying the largest version but other times, it is not the case and you will be spending a larger amount of money plus the food could get wasted.

Under the motto ¨why shop when you can swap¨, a new trend around clothing has emerged: swapping. London is the fashion capital of the world and the place where fashion victims dare to wear the latest trends and promote them to the world, but being a trendsetter in the British capital can cost you a fortune. You can wander around cheap stores, or second-hand markets but you can also go swapping!

Clothes swapping has become increasingly famous in London and well as in other cities around the world and it basically consists on exchanging clothes that you do not want anymore with items that other people don´t either. Take a look at your closet, gather everything you are tired of and bring it to these places where they can have a second life whilst you exchange them.

Stay on track with your finances by using any of these free Apps and forget ending up with piles of receipts that get lost in most cases.

• Mint

Available for Apple, Android and Windows devices.

Mint will allow you to manage your expenses, earnings and savings as well as budgeting. This App is very intuitive to use as all expenses are organized in sections to give you a full picture of your financial situation. You do not need to worry if you over-spend, as you will receive an alert. Especially useful if you pay with credit or debit card, as all expenses are tracked in real time. If you usually pay in cash, bear in mind to type in every purchase.

• Goodbudget

Available for Apple and Android devices

This App is great for setting budgets based on your income showcased by envelopes which symbolize your spending habits: eating out, groceries, rent, cell pone bill etc. You can set it up weekly, monthly or every two months, just choose your date!