Tag: personal finance
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Simple tips to save you thousands in later life
bout. It’s also not something you need to panic about when you’re in your 20s and early 30s, but it should be on your radar. That’s why I’m sharing some simple tips that might help you save you thousands in later life.
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – The Green Party
Today, I am feature Carolyne Culver, the Green Party’s candidate in the by-election on 17 June. With issues like HS2 at the forefront of the election, Carolyne is hoping a victory will send a strong message to the government and help stop HS2.
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – The Liberal Democrats
This post is the latest instalment in my by-election series where I will interview the candidates standing in Chesham and Amersham this month. Today, I spoke to Sarah Green, who is the Liberal Democrat’s candidate in the Chesham and Amersham by-election. The Lib Dems are hoping to challenge the Conservative strong hold in the constituency and said campaigning is going very well.
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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 […]
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10 Women Discuss Personal Financial Planning
Personal financial planning is important to all women and I think it’s important to hear more female voices – particularly in the personal finance industry – all year round. This blog has allowed me to connect with so many interesting, diverse and intelligent women, who all share their own stories and experiences to try and […]
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An Update – Lockdown Spending and Work
I can’t believe we’re over halfway through February. This year is simultaneously going incredibly fast and incredibly slowly. It’s been a while since I gave a more personal update, so here is one on my lockdown spending and work. Given the Covid-19 situation, I’m aware I’m very lucky with my current situation. But, I also […]
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Why you shouldn’t listen to me
You shouldn’t listen to me. That probably sounds like a strange thing for a blogger – or anyone really – to say. But, hear me out on this one.
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The Twenty Percent – A year in review
2020 draws to a close and brings with it the end of The Twenty Percent’s first calendar year in action. I thought now was a good time to do a year in review, and look back at what the blog has achieved in its first year.
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5 Lessons to learn from 2020
It’s been a difficult year for everyone, but some have felt the impact more than others. We’re all facing the same storm, but we’re not all in the same boat. While many are struggling and understandably want to forget all about 2020, to write it off completely would be a waste. Here are 5 lessons to learn from 2020 that I’ll be taking forward with me.