What to do if you didnt do everything or anything on your 2021 new years resolution’s list?
As someone who has always been rather terrible at making and keeping new years resolutions. For the past two years, I decided to not make any new years resolutions. In part because I found it stressful. But also because when it came to the end of the year, I…
Why second-hand shopping is not the taboo we were brought up to think it is
I’ll be the first to admit that I love a good shopping spree. But with the economy being what it is and with a demanding and very expensive toddler to take care of, the days of splurging on designer pieces are far behind me. At least in the way…
Paying bills really Sucks! But having a financial budget makes it suck less
I am a 25 year old girl living alone and having to make some critical financial decisions. Personally, I mostly struggled with allocating my finances for ‘stuff’ I really want without falling short of other necessities that I really need. Making these financial decisions has been a learning curve…
3 Things to consider when buying a house
Being a home owner can be as exciting as it is liberating and stressful. Which is why it is important to ask yourself some key questions when buying a home. As someone who has been lucky enough to purchase two homes on two different continents. I can tell you…
Degree and no job?
I know all around the world with COVID things have been difficult for many people. From people losing their jobs, to businesses shutting down. It can seem like a never ending uphill battle. But as someone who went through something similar just after leaving University. I know the feeling…
2 Money mistakes its ok to make in your 20’s and 2 that are not
Now that I am in my 30’s I can say for certain that my 20’s were filled with lots of fun but also lots of mistakes. It can be nerve wrecking navigating your 20’s when there is so much pressure. Pressure to find your calling or career. Pressure to…
Financial lessons I learnt from the book Rich dad, Poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
It is undeniable to say that we are living in a world governed by money. In an essence, we may convince ourselves that money has no significance in making our lives easy. However, the truth is, it is important and needed in almost every aspect of our basic living…
How to update your space on a budget
As I write this we are in the midst of creating the plans for renovating out home in Marseille France. To say it has been a constant juggle is an understatement. Especially because both my husband and I have very clear ideas and opinions on what we want everything…