Ahhhh, the second week in January. How we love to hate thee. The Christmas decorations have been taken down, the hangovers have cleared (except for that one still on the credit card), and we are getting back to the work and university grind. Those shiny new years resolutions are in the recycling bin, ready to…
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Marketers are desperate to part you from your money this Christmas – and after the 2020 effect on sales, they are going to do whatever they can to get your cash. But once you know what to look out for, and what to consider – you will be far less likely to be sucked in.
I talk to Chanelle about working for 10 years in Hong Kong and how that changed the way I talk about money. About how I came to London to continue my banking career (and how that DIDN’T go to plan). The shit you have to put up with as a working parent, and the shit you shouldn’t have to put up with when you are starting out. Feel free to listen at 2x speed! As always, do rate and recommend, and check out more of Chanelle’s interviews.
You should know something about crypto. Don’t just dive in an throw your money at it. Understand the basics of how it works and what it’s currently used for – and then make your decisions.
More businesses are realising that they can convince their thousands or millions of customers to invest in them – which sounds really exciting. But is it the right thing for you?
Deciding what money habits to drop and to keep after lockdown eases.
When I explain to people that I am a money coach, a very common question is from parents who ask “How do I teach my children about money?”
Experiences that make you feel good, activate your brain’s reward centre, which responds by releasing a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine plays a key role in establishing and reinforcing habits – including bad habits – by linking the things that make you feel good with the desire to do them again. Dopamine is that little zing…
In a misguided attempt to become more frugal one February, I decided to give up coffee for a month. I freely admit, I’m addicted to the stuff. So, when I say a month – I lasted – well – less than a month. Because I failed. Badly. After a week I returned to the café…
There are eight key matters to think about when considering any investment. These form the investment framework. 1) Why do I want to invest; or What’s the point of making this investment? – To generate a secondary income; – To make a capital gain or to save some money; – To offset or otherwise manage…
