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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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Solid Foundations and School Assemblies

Reflecting on school assemblies, seasonal shifts and the power of storytelling, this post explores what solid financial foundations really are and how they help you build money confidence that lasts.

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How To Get Shit Done

You can promise yourself, out loud if needs be, that when five minutes is up you can go back to whatever you’re doing but I can guarantee that you won’t.

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This Delightful Horse

Somebody gave this guy a new dressing gown and it was so fantastic it made everything else in his life look terrible so he replaced it all and ended up in debt! Must have been quite some dressing gown!

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