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How Much Money Do I Need Before I Move Out?
How much money do I need before I move out? It's a harder question than it looks. You've done the maths on rent. You know what you can "afford" each month. So why does moving out still feel impossible? Because rent is only one number in a list you haven't seen yet....
A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Money as Newlyweds (guest post)
So you're married, congratulations. Money as newlyweds always feels a little different once the wedding's over and real life starts asking questions. Somewhere between the thank-you cards and the first proper grocery shop together, money starts showing up in ways it...
Why Do I Spend More When I’m Anxious or Bored?
Why do I spend more when I'm anxious or bored? If you've ever found yourself scrolling through your phone, adding things to a basket, and then wondering why you did it - you're not alone, and you're not weak. What you're doing is deeply human, and it makes a lot more...
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How Much Money Do I Need Before I Move Out?
How much money do I need before I move out? It's a harder question than it looks. You've done the maths on rent. You know what you can "afford" each month. So why does moving out still feel impossible? Because rent is only one number in a list you haven't seen yet....
A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Money as Newlyweds (guest post)
So you're married, congratulations. Money as newlyweds always feels a little different once the wedding's over and real life starts asking questions. Somewhere between the thank-you cards and the first proper grocery shop together, money starts showing up in ways it...
Why Do I Spend More When I’m Anxious or Bored?
Why do I spend more when I'm anxious or bored? If you've ever found yourself scrolling through your phone, adding things to a basket, and then wondering why you did it - you're not alone, and you're not weak. What you're doing is deeply human, and it makes a lot more...
How Do I Ask My Parents for Money Without Feeling Like a Failure?
How do I ask my parents for money without feeling like a failure? If you've ever found yourself in that position - staring at your bank balance, knowing you need help, and feeling a wave of shame before you've even picked up the phone - you are far from alone. Needing...
I Grew Up Without Money – Why Do I Self-Sabotage When I Earn More?
I grew up without money - why do I self-sabotage when I earn more? It's one of the most searingly honest questions I hear in coaching. And it takes real courage to ask it, because buried inside it is an admission that something isn't quite right - that the success you...
How Do I Stop Arguing With My Partner About Money?
How do I stop arguing with my partner about money? It's one of the questions I get asked most - and one of my favourite topics to work through with people, because the answer almost always surprises them. Money arguments are rarely about money. That sounds like a...