If you’ve been looking into ways to be smarter with your money, it’s highly likely that you’ve come across a fair few apps that exist to help. It’s also likely that you’re keen to discover which of these apps is the best. Plum vs. Moneybox is a look at two of the …
Prior to training as a GP, I used to work in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It was common to see women plan every aspect of their pregnancies – right down to the vitamins they took and the delivery they wanted. Women generally attended every scan and every midwife appointment …
When might renting work better for you? I believe that it’s not always right to strive to buy. In fact, renting might actually be best for you right now!
The self-help industry is FULL of discussion surrounding affirmations. But what are they and how can they help you with your money problems? What are affirmations? According to the Huffington Post’s Article by Dr Carmen Harra: Affirmations help purify our thoughts and restructure the dynamic of our brains so that we …
For most people, buying their first house will be the biggest investment that they ever make. However, the worst thing you can do is get on the property ladder before you are ready. Many people think that they’re “throwing money away” if they don’t buy a home, but actually, it …
I’ve previously written about ethical investing, but I want to give you a broad overview of ethical banking, because there’s more to it than just ethical investing. You may have come across the idea of switching your utilities to ‘greener’ products and services; you can also do the same when it comes …
Do you invest in the stock market? Gone are the days where you have to have huge sums of money and a fund manager to do it for you. It might look confusing, but that is nothing that a bit of knowledge can’t sort out. Investing is actually very rewarding …
Whether you have kids or not, teaching children about money is a really important topic. It’s the only way we’re going to break the money blocks and limiting belief cycles that continue to hinder our success when it comes to personal finance. I truly believe that the more women there are …
I wrote a while ago now about my personal story of a previous relationship where I had given up all control of my own finances. It wasn’t a malicious act on the part of my ex, but it was a result of my own apathy and “blocks” around managing money. Although …
The online community talks a lot about financial independence. The goal – one of mine too – is being so financially secure through assets like stocks and shares or property, that you’re in a position where you no longer have to work. But what I don’t see covered very often is …