Don’t we all wish we could back in time? Here are 5 things I wish I could tell myself before I started investing! 1. Investing is easy – saving money is hard. You don’t need to be good at maths, a charting expert or some kind of finance genius. It’s pretty simple – don’t beContinue reading “5 Things To Know Before Investing”
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My Top Tips For Thrifting Clothes
Tips on picking second-hand clothes When I buy second hand clothes, I always look at the fit, condition and material. With so many different brands and designers it is difficult to use that as a measure of a “good” item when thrift shopping. Fit I can understand why you wouldn’t want to try on itemsContinue reading “My Top Tips For Thrifting Clothes”
My Best Thrift/Op Purchases – Clothing Edition
Instead of a $200 coat, I’d rather buy one for $20 and invest $180 in the stock market. I love fashion. However, it is important for me to save and invest money. The answer to this has been second-hand shopping. Second-hand shopping lets me purchase stylish and high-quality clothes regularly without breaking the bank. IContinue reading “My Best Thrift/Op Purchases – Clothing Edition”
The 3 Stages To Financial Freedom
It can be confusing to figure out where you are in your money journey. What steps should you take to start building your wealth, what should you do next? Here are three easy to steps to follow through, for fool-proof financial success. 1. Make Money This is the most straightforward step. It applies to thoseContinue reading “The 3 Stages To Financial Freedom”
5 Steps To Start Saving
We are currently amidst some seriously chaotic times and many of us have lost our jobs (including myself!). This loss of primary income means that is important to save a little bit extra While it can be hard, here are 5 steps to help you start saving! 1. Establish a budget (of some kind) WhatContinue reading “5 Steps To Start Saving”
Have I Made Any Changes To My Finances In The COVID-19 Outbreak?
We are currently experiencing a difficult and unpredictable time among the recent COVID-19/Cornona Virus outbreak. This has had substantial impacts on the economy, including the stock market facing a massive drop. I wanted to discuss my thoughts about if I will be making any changes to my investment strategy, what I will be keeping theContinue reading “Have I Made Any Changes To My Finances In The COVID-19 Outbreak?”
How Do I Actually Invest Money?
This post is for all my beginners on how to invest money. There you are – kind of interested in investing, have a bit of extra income but not sure how to actually do it. Or even what your options are. There is SO much information out there which can makes things pretty overwhelming! WhileContinue reading “How Do I Actually Invest Money?”
Only 35% of women can answer these financial questions correctly
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) ran a survey a couple of years ago to determine financial literacy nationwide. It found only 35 per cent of women answered all five questions correctly, compared with 50 per cent of men. I find this figure disappointing and feel that we need to work towardsContinue reading “Only 35% of women can answer these financial questions correctly”
Here’s How To Have a Luxury Holiday for $200
I love the finer things in life. I’m also focused on financial freedom. Here’s how I had a luxury holiday for $216.30 – a compromise that ensured I still enjoyed my life without blowing my budget. I stayed in a luxury room in a 5-star hotel (The Langham), ate incredible food, enjoyed an exclusive clubContinue reading “Here’s How To Have a Luxury Holiday for $200”
Chase Freedom, Not Money
I’m all about chasing financial freedom, not money. Okay, but what’s the difference? Financial freedom is about being stable and comfortable to do what YOU want. Whether that is leaving a toxic job, retiring early or wanting to start a business – financial freedom allows you to live life on your terms. It is aboutContinue reading “Chase Freedom, Not Money”