On the heels of musing over how to keep warm without breaking the bank in London last week, this week I bring you – should I move out of London? And I am all ears in the comment section. So I have definitely been a little frustrated over the cost of living here in London.…

Learning more about your personality enables you to understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do. It promotes better self-awareness and inner growth and can lead to stronger personal and professional relationships. Your personality style can transform your life. Understanding your unique personality enables you to tailor your daily activities, career path,…

The last few years I’ve been really lucky to do a guest lecture on financial literacy with a college out in California. I really enjoy it. I get to share some basic financial literacy knowledge and I get to hear from some soon-to-be college grads about what they are worried about when they graduate. We…

Photo by olia danilevich When you are going through a divorce you always want to make sure that you are protecting your greatest asset, which is your kids.  Taking the time to make sure that your kids are properly protected is critical. The last thing you want is for them to have emotional damage from…

Impact-Site-Verification: -1177662964 Welcome to the penultimate post of updates on my money manifesto. Shortly after I started this blog 10 years ago, I found J. Money’s millionaire club at Budgets Are Sexy and wrote this manifesto to try to succeed in joining it. It’s been just under 10 years and I’ve spent this last year…

Pexels – CC0 License One of the most important life lessons you could learn is that while age ranges can sometimes serve as a guide, they’re not set in stone, and you’re no less of a person for charting a different path. For example, you might only learn to drive in your 50s, which is…

Your child’s education does not begin and end with what they learn in school. While the subject matter they cover there will undoubtedly be important, it doesn’t teach them about all aspects of life, how they manage their own well-being and future potential. As such, we will look at steps you can take to ensure…

Depression is a very serious and debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, and worthlessness which can lead to a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It’s important to remember that depression is not something that needs to be suffered through…

Pexels You may for any number of reasons find yourself single and having more alone time on your hands at some point in your life. It doesn’t have to be viewed as a negative situation or turn of events. Instead, consider it a chance to find yourself and do things you enjoy. If you’re looking…

Photo by PhotoMIX Company In the most recent years, e-commerce has taken the world by storm, changing how we shop and purchase goods. Thanks to the internet, we can now shop for anything, from anywhere, at any time. As a result, more and more businesses are turning to online platforms to expand their reach and…

Being arrested isn’t something you can plan for, especially if it’s for something like a road collision. As with many unexpected life events, an arrest could cause a lot of issues for your finances.  With all the stress and worry that can come with an arrest, concerns about your finances can make the situation worse.…

This series looks at how I’m doing with a list of goals I created in 2014 that I called my Money Manifesto. So this will be a quick update. I did not start a roller derby team. Sadly. But after many years of this dream being entirely dormant, upon moving to London, I started taking…

Finding time to wind down after a busy work day is essential for giving your body and mind a break. By taking some time for yourself, you can relax and recharge for the next day ahead. Here Are Several Ways That You Can De-Stress After Leaving The Office Photo by Andrea Piacquadio 1) Take a…

Pexels – CC0 License Personal security is a top priority for many people, especially when it comes to their valuable belongings. It’s not hard to see why, not only are your personal belongings an investment, but also an important part of your day-to-day functioning and well-being. In other words, you shouldn’t have to justify trying…

Image Pixabay CC0 License Time and money are two concepts that are often interrelated. Everyone has heard the phrase ‘time is money,’ and the same principle works in reverse. Both time and money can be spent, and each of them is often in short supply. Many people spend a large portion of their time and…

Image Credit  The festive season is a time for friends, family, and fun, but it can also be a time of stress and pressure that can’t continue into the next year. Still, the new year is the perfect time to start again by reducing stress levels and learning the techniques for managing them in the…

Alright friends, I’m going to bring down the holiday mood here a bit but I’m going to try to do it not super dark way – so let’s talk a little bit about grief. And money. Because this is a personal finance blog, right? For those reading along for years, you may recall that my…

What a philosophical point I wrote there. I’m not sure this is a SMART goals, by any means, because my ability to measure it is pretty non-existent. That said, philosophies are useful too. Upon reflection, I’d say yes? This is going ok. At the moment, definitely yes. Part of my financial plan to go to…

Via Unsplash When it comes to teaching kids about money, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Some people think that you should start giving them an allowance as early as possible, while others believe that kids shouldn’t learn about money until they’re in high school. The truth is, there is no single…

Watching a friend go through a divorce can be a difficult experience. While you want to help your friend deal with their grief and provide them with support, sometimes you can feel a little helpless. Your friend will be going through all kinds of emotions and while you might have your own feelings about the…

A lot of attention has been placed on the role of the police in our society, lately. Regardless of what conclusions you draw, there’s one thing we can all be more aware of: our rights when we’re dealing with them. A criminal record alone can affect your life in a wide variety of ways, and…

Pexels – CC0 License Everyone makes mistakes. That may as well be a universal law. That said, it’s true to say that the scope and spectrum of mistakes made can differ from person to person. Making mistakes is rarely something that people chase, they tend to come from being misguided, not understanding our choices fully,…

Pexels – CC0 License No matter if you’re purchasing a gift for someone you love, or high-quality materials for a business you run, it’s important to make sure what you’re purchasing is authentic. Now, it’s true to say that some people won’t mind purchasing a fake handbag from a street retailer in order to get…

A few weeks ago, I read an article on Young Money called Can’t Take It With You about the author’s trip with their grandma when they were 11 years old. Apparently grandma let him pick anywhere and he picked an African Safari and, besides being a wildly awesome thing to get to do, I was…