The older I get, the more I understand the phrase, “It’s always something”.

The second you sort out your laundry, the kitchen needs cleaning; as soon as you think you’ve budgeted for the month, a phone (or boiler, or car) needs pricey repair or replacement.

For a long time, that made me very resentful. Why am I spending most weekends catching up with chores and bills?, I’d bitterly ask myself. Dramatic as it sounds, I felt like I couldn’t keep up with my adult responsibilities and maintain my relationships well.

But, Kara Gammell, a personal finance expert at MoneySuperMarket explained, “admin nights”, which aim to make mundane chores a little more manageable, can help.

What are “admin nights”?

“If you struggle to tackle money admin, try turning it into a social activity. ‘Body doubling’ – working alongside someone else, even virtually – can help keep you accountable and make the task feel less daunting,” Gammell........

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