Welcome to March. The cold days of deep mid-winter are behind
us; although of course in these Mediterranean climes,
"cold" is a relative term. And whilst we may have seen
snow in unexpected places very near Gibraltar, I think it safe to
say that we'll have to wait another year for a chance to use
our toboggans on the slopes of the Rock. The days are noticeably
lengthening and we can start to anticipate the long, warm summer
ahead – even if it is not exactly right around the
corner.
In common with our friends in colder climes, the urge to do a
bit of "spring cleaning" generally makes its presence
felt at this time every year. However I'm sure I'm not
alone when I survey my ever increasing clutter (my
"treasures" as I unwisely refer to them) and somehow find
an excuse – any excuse – to defer action. And by then
of course, summer is upon us and it's too late and the clear
out must await another year. So how about considering some
financial good housekeeping instead?
