Paying off Debt Is About Freedom
Let me tell you, paying off debt isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom. Debt can feel like a prison. You wake up thinking about it. You go to bed trying to ignore it. And all day in between, it sits in the back of your mind like a…
The Compassionate Gentle Budget: Reclaim Your Power, Purse, and Peace
Do you think you’re struggling with budgeting and managing your finances? Let me tell you something: you’re not failing, but you have been failed. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, ashamed, or panicked about money, it’s not because you’re lazy, irresponsible, or bad with numbers. It’s because you were never…
I Sobbed into My Wine Over Large Debt (Then I Paid It Off)
I remember the evening I realised how large our debt is too clearly. My husband and I were having a glass of wine, getting ready to escape into the Netflix series we were watching. He cleared his throat and said: “Darling, we seem to have accumulated some debt.” Now,…
People Fail at Traditional Budgeting (& How You Can Succeed)
Most people fail at traditional budgeting because their journey toward financial renewal begins with a hopeful resolve rather than a solid system like value-based budgeting. Perhaps it’s the start of a new year or an urgent response to the realisation that your expenses outpace your income. You decide to…
Mindful Spending: A Key Habit for Sustaining Financial Health
Let me tell you how I used to spend before developing healthy habits and achieving financial health. When I left the stationery shop, the sun warmed my face — buying a new fountain pen had lifted my mood. I needed a coffee break, so I went to the coffee…
Your Debt, His Money: The Glitch in Sheen’s Generosity
Michael Sheen is a world-renowned actor. However, what has captured the headlines recently is not the morally questionable antics we expect from a Hollywood star but rather his unwavering social conscience and extraordinary act of generosity. He effectively bought and wrote off £1 million worth of debt for 900…
Personal Finance Resilience (& Mental Toughness)
Why is personal finance resilience important? Let me tell you David’s story. When the markets crashed in 2008, David, a self-employed architect, watched his projects dry up and his borrowing shoot up. He was left wondering how he would pay his mortgage or put food on the table. The…
5 Tricks to Control Your Money (Even If You’re a Novice Budgeter)
You are ready to control your money. After all, it is on your list of resolutions, and you are determined to take charge of your money and life. Hours later, you are glaring at your computer, checking countless budgeting systems, tools and saving plans. Frustration oozes from every pore…
Prosperity Empowerment: A Blueprint to Holistic Freedom
Prosperity empowerment is a transformative journey towards a life of financial stability, emotional resilience, and physical well-being. Unlike traditional notions of prosperity, which focus solely on material wealth, prosperity empowerment adopts a holistic approach. It encompasses a sense of security, empowerment, and capability across all life aspects, not merely…
I Don’t Get the Fuss About Early Retirement
Early retirement. It’s the holy grail of personal finance, isn’t it? Entire communities have sprung up around the idea, fuelled by promises of cocktails by the beach, no money worries, and the ultimate dream: the freedom to choose how to live your life. It’s alluring, I’ll admit. But it…
How to Make £100 in 24 Hours from Nothing
One grey, rainy afternoon years ago, I was sitting at my kitchen table, staring at my dwindling bank balance, wondering whether and how I could make £100 in 24 hours. At the time, I had no savings to dip into, no convenient fallback. It seemed impossible at first—like magicking…
Our Money Housekeeping for 2024 (An Expensive Year)
At the start of each year, I conduct my money housekeeping exercises, confronting reality even when it is daunting. One may be reluctant to face what is uncovered. Today, my friends is the day to reflect on 2024 and see how we did. I will follow the “Essential Money…