Tag: money
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5 ways to beat the Monday blues
A lot of us talk about the ‘Sunday scaries’ and the ‘Monday blues’. The thought of going back to work after the weekend and getting back into our normal routine is rarely appealing. You may not ever be jumping out of bed at the sound of your alarm clock on a Monday morning, but you […]
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4 reasons why young people should invest
For this post I have enlisted the help of Haydn from Perpetual Prudence. He will be talking about the main benefits of starting investing early, both financial and non-financial, and why young people should invest as soon as possible! I know what you’re thinking. You don’t need to worry about investing – that’s something for […]
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5 easy ways to save for your first home
One of the most common money goals for people in their 20s is to get on the property ladder. But getting a deposit together is proving harder and harder. If you’re finding yourself in this position, then try these 5 easy ways to save for your first home. Sadly, without a lottery win or a […]
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Should beginner investors buy individual stocks or funds?
I have neglected the topic of investing on this blog for far too long. Perhaps this is because I’ve been struggling with imposter syndrome and was concerned I didn’t know enough to write about it. However, I get quite a few investing questions particularly from beginner investors and want to be as helpful as possible […]
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How improving your sleep can make you more money
Today (January 3rd) is the Festival of Sleep Day. I’ve always been a big fan of sleep, so I thought the day should be marked. I also believe improving your sleep can make you more money. Having suffered with chronic fatigue, I understand the importance of getting enough rest and how lacking energy can impact […]
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It’s not about the money – Get your free book!
Do you ever feel conflicted and powerless about money? It’s ok to admit you do. We all do at times. I’ve been lucky enough to receive an early copy of book that helped me – and I hope will help you too. It’s Not About The Money by Catherine Morgan helped me completely change my […]
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Can I pay for Christmas solely by freelancing?
Christmas is expensive. Hardly a ground breaking observation, but it’s true. Normally, I keep a strict budget. I know exactly how much money comes in and out each month. Christmas is a bit different. I enjoy treating my friends and family. Currently I’m very lucky and have a bit of spare income each month so […]
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The Twenty Percent – November update
We’re in the last month of the year. 2021 feels like it’s been simultaneously the longest and the shortest year. This means it’s time for my penultimate monthly update of the year. Read on to find out what happened in my November update. Each month feels busier than the last at the moment, which probably […]
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Stop the next gen making the same financial mistakes as us
We’ve all made financial mistakes in this past. Many of these would have been prevented if we had learnt more about personal finance at school or college. Last week I was lucky enough to speak with the London Institute of Banking and Finance – specifically their arm which focuses on financial education. The conversation was […]
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Save the planet and your bank balance – boycott Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching. What started off as a simple way to bag yourself a few deals and get ahead with your Christmas shopping, has fast become a rampant display of mass consumerism and mindless spending. This year, I’m urging you to boycott Black Friday. With the environment being such a […]