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When you think about your lifetime money goals, what comes to mind? For some, it’s retiring comfortably. For others, it’s paying off the mortgage, funding children’s education, starting a business, going travelling or leaving a legacy. But the truth is, after working...

Do you experience payday highs and month-end lows? A Friday financial feeling or that excitement when you wages go into your bank account or a client pays your invoice! A familiar story is that when Friday arrives, and you’ve made it through another week, the weekend...

There are huge implications dealing with later life divorce. Divorce at any stage of life is emotionally charged, but when it happens later in life,  the financial consequences can be particularly stark. After decades of building a life, assets, and sometimes family...

Bad money Habits: How many are you guilty of? We all have habits around money. Some are healthy, like saving regularly or budgeting with intention. Left unchecked, bad money habits can drain your bank balance, increase stress, and stop you from reaching your goals....

Spot the signs of money stress! Once you know and understand what these are it is easier to take back control and work on ways to reduce the burden in your mind. Are money worries keeping you awake? Are you lying their thinking - “How will I cover the childcare bill...

What are the improvements in women's financial indepence over the past 50 years? In 1975, the Sex Discrimination Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity reforms marked a turning point in the UK. For the first time, women were legally allowed to take out a mortgage or...

Budgeting mistakes are more common that you might think. Whether you're building a business, managing a household, or juggling both, having control over your budget is essential. And yet, many women, despite being smart, resourceful, and resilient, still fall into...

Let's discuss when compound interest meets side hustle power! There’s a quiet financial superpower that doesn’t make headlines but can completely transform your future: compound interest. It’s the magic that allows your money to make more money and the sooner you...

Money guilt is a thing! But I am here to share that you can stop feeling guilty about spending money! I speak to many women who suffer from guilt when spending money, and I felt compelled to write about it. I feel that way sometimes, too! Spending money should be a...

I want to discuss the cost of convenience as this is where I see the biggest financial leaks! In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often feels like a lifeline. As women balancing careers, families, households, ageing parents, health, and our own ambitions,...

How to build an emergency fund (even if you feel like you can’t) The amount you should save into an emergency fund depends on your circumstances so as a financial expert I have shared what I would recommend. Emergency funds help prevent debt. Payday loans and credit...

Financial planning for single mothers involves building a strategy for stability and growth. Being a single mother is a role that demands extraordinary resilience, love, and strength and that extends to financial responsibility too. In the UK, nearly one in four...

Do you have Money Dysmorphia? In a world that constantly bombards us with filtered perfection, the concept of money dysmorphia, a condition more common than you might think, is gaining traction. There is even a whole article on Wikipedia about money disorders! Sky...

Being a businesswoman is not easy. When we talk about the challenges women face in business, we often focus on the visible: breaking glass ceilings, securing funding, or achieving work-life balance. But beneath the surface lies a complex web of hidden costs including...

Regardless of the strength of your relationship, do consider having your own bank account. I speak to many women who let their partner handle their finances, and might have a joint account, but do not have any accounts solely in their name. Let's look at some...

Is it time to reflect and change your money mindset from scarcity to abundance? Let's talk about this one mindset shift that changes your relationship with money. Unless you were raised in an affluent home, most of us have been taught to think about scarcity when it...

What is Intentional Budgeting? When it comes to money, knowledge is power, and small changes in your budget can make a huge difference. Intentional budgeting means giving every pound a clear purpose before you spend it. Instead of just hoping there's money left at the...

Are you undervaluing yourself? Let's delve into a topic that resonates with many women in the workforce: the challenge of asking for more money. In my work with women, whether they are being paid their worth and how they can earn more is a common concern. Whether...

Have you spent the time sorting your financial affairs and putting them in order? If not you will find this information invaluable! Death is a certainty! There are only two things in life that are unavoidable and predictable- death and taxes. None of us want to think...