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The Snowball vs. The Avalanche

The Snowball vs. The Avalanche

Imagine standing at the base of a snow-covered mountain, looking up at the debt that’s accumulated over the years. It feels overwhelming, doesn’t it? But here’s the good news: you’ve got two powerful…

The EI edge

The EI edge

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly manage their finances while others struggle, despite having similar incomes or financial knowledge? The answer might lie not in their bank…

The C-word

The C-word

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. One day, everything’s running smoothly – you’re hitting your stride at work, the kids are thriving, and you’ve finally started…

Calm needn’t be the focus

Calm needn’t be the focus

We often think that financial peace or calm is the ultimate goal when it comes to managing our money. We hear phrases like “financial peace of mind” or “calming the storm of debt” and we think, “Yes,…

Ten Rules – Part 2

Ten Rules – Part 2

In the first part of this series, we explored five essential rules for personal finance, inspired by “The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated” by Helaine Olen and Harold…

Spending with intention

Spending with intention

In her thought-provoking book “The Year of Less,” Cait Flanders shares a powerful insight: “Every time you make a purchase, you’re voting with your dollar for the kind of world you want to live in.”…

Ten Rules – Part 1

Ten Rules – Part 1

Whilst it’s easy to get lost in a sea of jargon, investment options, and conflicting advice, financial success doesn’t require a degree in economics or hours spent poring over market trends. In fact,…

A missing link between money and happiness

A missing link between money and happiness

What if you found out that your current financial plan might be working against you, not for you? That despite all your careful budgeting and saving, you’re missing a crucial element that could make…

The freedom to live life on your terms

The freedom to live life on your terms

Here’s one of the hardest (or least asked…) questions when it comes to financial planning:  “How much is enough?” It’s a simple question, but one that most people never stop to consider. We’re so…

The gap between our income and ego

The gap between our income and ego

Is money linked to our ego? It’s a question that invites us to reflect on the deeper motivations behind our financial decisions. Morgan Housel, in his thought-provoking way, suggests that “savings is…

Nudging, not judging

Nudging, not judging

Change is one of those things that we all know is necessary but often struggle with. Whether it’s a change in our spending habits, our health routines, or our approach to relationships, the process…

All behaviour is communication

All behaviour is communication

Have you ever paused to consider what your behaviour might be saying about you… to you? It’s a fascinating thought, isn’t it? All behaviour is a form of communication. Every action we take, every…