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The Importance of Awe: Lessons from Amanda Montell on Mental Health, Money, and the Recency Illusion

Becoming aware of our cognitive biases to make money feel safer. How seeking the emotion of awe will help us counter the Recency Illusion bias and help ground our nervous systems in the present so we can build wealth and community in a safe and stable way.

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Are You Sharing Worldviews?

When we're talking about money, we're often not talking about money. If it were that simple, we'd all have a perfect budget, fully funded emergency fund and retirement savings. What we're talking about is more about safety, self-development, generosity, politics, trauma and history.

Make sure you are on the same page when you plan your money dates.

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A Romantic and Wealthy Valentine’s Day

Something about sitting down, with the intention of talking about money with my partner makes me startle and I have nothing to say. Ultimately, it was self-acceptance that made money dates with my partner possible and they’re so valuable to your financial future settle down and let’s talk.

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Bank ID and Other Swedish Delights

Moving to a country which, in many ways, looks very similar to where you’re from but is actually, really, quite different has been… a ride… how could I possibly be relaxed when weird and inexplicable stuff is going on??

But there’s lots of great stuff about Sweden - not least of all, Bank ID!

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Happy New Year!

Starting 2026 with honest talk about running a UK business from Sweden, navigating VAT systems, and why being a ‘stressy bitch’ who gets stuff done is actually a strength. Personal finance coach Eleanor shares her Christmas break at Stockholm's Centralbadet spa and winter reflections.

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