International Women’s Day (IWD) sends me into a funk each year. I usually feel torn between sulking, yelling and hibernating. Why am I so angsty about this day in particular? Because change is so slow as to make me think we don’t really want it. Most of...
In life’s financial version of snakes and ladders, actions like saving, investing and earning more are the metaphorical ladders. They’ll help you get to financial independence faster. But you also have to look out for those sneaky snakes. Issues like disease, damage...
I would not be the first person you’d ask about how to get physically fit – but financial fitness? That I can help you with 🙂 Getting financially fit is similar to getting physically fit in many ways: There’s no one-size-fits-all recipe, …but...
If I told you the cash you have right now had to last you for three months, how would you feel? Those with some cash reserves are probably thinking ‘Ok, I can do that.’ Others will be fretting – a little, or a lot. Now, what if I said it had to last...
What official declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic means is front of mind for most of us now. For most of people reading this, it’s the first time we’ve had a pandemic experience. We’re making decisions we’ve never made before. Is it safe to go into work? Should I...
It’s that time of year! As if you needed any reminders. I don’t know about you, but my feed and every shopping experience is awash with Christmas theming already. Which means silly season gift buying is rearing its ugly head. I reckon the festive season could be...
