Category: Money tips
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5 money mantras you should ignore
I’ve been struggling this week. Whether it’s burn out, tiredness, Covid-related anxieties, or a combination of all three, I’m not sure. When I feel like this, certain phrases or ideas annoy me much more than normal, which led me to compile a list of 5 money mantras you should ignore. The Twenty Percent is designed…
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The Twenty Percent Challenge – June update
It’s been a month since I launched The Twenty Percent Challenge. I admitted I was terrible at saving money and made a plan to change this. To keep myself accountable, I also promised to give monthly updates. To put these updates in context, and hopefully make them more interesting to read, I’ll use them to…
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – Breakthrough Party
This post is the latest instalment in my by-election series. I’m interviewing the candidates standing in Chesham and Amersham this month. Today I spoke to Carla Gregory, the candidate from the newly formed Breakthrough Party. Having grown up in the constituency, Carla wants to use this experience to make a genuine difference to other local…
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – Rejoin EU
This post is the latest instalment in my by-election series. I’m interviewing the candidates standing in Chesham and Amersham this month. Today, I am featuring Brendan Donnelly, the Rejoin EU candidate in the upcoming election. A former MEP, Brendan wants to keep the EU firmly in everyone’s minds and re-join the EU as soon as…
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Money and Politics
For the next couple of weeks, The Twenty Percent is going to look a little different. Yes, we’ll be covering money and politics. This is because there’s a by-election taking place in my constituency. But don’t worry – the posts should be interesting whether you live in Chesham and Amersham or not! One post even…
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I’m terrible at saving money…
I was watching Martin Lewis’ Extreme Savers the other day. Watching people forage in the wild for herbs and berries made me realise something… I’m terrible at saving money.
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A year of blogging – the highlights
It is my first blogging anniversary. In this year of blogging, I’ve published over 80 posts and tried to help young people be more aware of their money and empower them to take control of their finances. The past year has gone so quickly, and I’ve learnt so much. I can’t believe how little I…