The Blog Posts
Find knowledge, stories, inspiration and guidance to help you build financial confidence.
What a Swedish Word Taught Me About Your Savings Account
It's my favourite kind of financial step forward - the kind of thing you set up when you're feeling motivated, and then it's simply in place when you lose that oomph.
The Big Mac Index
What exactly is the Big Mac Index? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Personal Savings Allowance - PSA
What exactly is a Personal Savings Allowance (PSA)? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Asset Classes
What exactly are asset classes? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Diversification
What exactly is diversification? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Alpha, Net Alpha and Beta
What exactly are premium alpha, net alpha and beta? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Premium Bonds
What exactly are premium bonds? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
15 Money Resolutions
15 financial resolutions across quick wins, long-term habits and mindset shifts.
But effective goal-setting starts with your deeper "why" - what should your financial life feel like? Peaceful? Abundant? Aligned? Once you know that, the right resolutions become obvious.
If habits don't stick, adjust your approach.
The habit isn't the goal - your deeper aim is.
Pick your top 3 and customize.
Mutual Funds
What exactly is a mutual fund? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Financial Wellness Beyond the Bank Balance
Financial wellness goes beyond bank balances.
These mindset resolutions tackle deeper work: forgiving financial mistakes, setting up charitable giving, helping others with money knowledge, supporting values-aligned businesses, enjoying your body to build embodied safety. When we talk about money, we're really talking about safety.
You deserve wealth and wholeness, not endless scrabbling.
Beyond Quick Wins
Beyond quick wins: longer-term financial resolutions that compound throughout the year.
Maximize your £20,000 ISA allowance, track spending to find money leaks, read essential finance books, find an accountability buddy, organize financial documents.
These deeper money habits build wealth over time. If something's too much, adjust your approach - don't abandon the goal entirely.
Forget New Year’s Resolutions
Forget New Year's resolutions - Imbolc (Feb 1st) is the perfect time for financial fresh starts. Try these 5 quick-win money resolutions you can do tonight: open a high-interest savings account, audit subscriptions, increase pension by 1%, have that avoided money conversation, switch one service to save. No overwhelming changes - just practical money moves taking an hour or less.
NS&I - National Savings and Investments
What exactly is the NS&I or National Savings and Investments? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
ISA - Individual Savings Account
What exactly is an ISA or an Individual Savings Account? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund
What exactly is an Exchange Traded Fund or an ETF? Let me explain basic financial concepts for you, simply and in fewer than 200 words!
Your Emergency Fund
For when life throws you something genuinely unexpected, you’re taking care of you. Something is better than nothing