Held to ransom
In the early 2000s I was living in the UK and a nationwide fuel strike nearly brought the country to a standstill. Within days,...
Money that makes a difference
There are few things in life that outlast our own lifetime. This means we have to think long and hard about our legacy. Recently, I've started...
Waiting for Christmas?
I recently came across this advert for the John Lewis online store. It's a quirky little video about a little boy who couldn't wait...
The power of the purchase
I have a family member who loves buying stuff. Most of what she buys, though, is not for herself, and she does have an...
Money: How do we ‘As you love yourself?’
Money can tend to be quite a personal thing.
Let me ask you this - if you found yourself in a room filled with strangers...
What Does It Mean To Be Called a Man?
When you hear the word man, what is the first thing that comes to mind? is it someone who is brave, passionate, loyal, loving?...
Don’t underestimate the journey
Sometimes I wonder how I even got here.
Do you ever have those moments where you just stop and think that? It's interesting to recall events and...
Change Is Awesome
I love Christmas; I always have! When I was a young child my father would always bring home a freshly cut pine tree and...
How To Set Up A Budget
Do you know where your money goes, or does it kind of just disappear from your account? A budget—even a basic, barebones one—is one...
How to keep going
Life sometimes gets hard and it's a human thing to want to give up and move on. Often it's the easier way out.
We sometimes doubt ourselves...