Market Panic? Keep Your Tea Warm and Your Investments Steady I wasn’t planning to become a part-time economist this week. And yet, here I am again — mug of tea in hand, scrolling past headlines that are all dramatic fonts and falling arrows. The FTSE’s wobbling, markets paniced, again. And even though I know the … Read more
A Minimal Wallet There’s something quietly satisfying about holding a wallet that doesn’t bulge like a stuffed sausage. Mine is a slim Pokémon-themed number — a little bit nostalgic, a little bit cheeky, and honestly, just the right size for what I actually need. Over the last decade, minimalism has helped me cut down not … Read more
Take Control with Your FU Money Calculator Ever dreamt of hitting pause on the daily grind? Whether it’s a sabbatical, a mental health break, or just time to explore something new, knowing how much FU Money you need can give you the freedom to say “no” and live life on your terms. This calculator helps … Read more
Like a “choose your own adventure” — but with naps and fewer dragons. Freedom Looks Like This A few weeks ago, I took a day off to look after my little one. They’d had their year-one vaccinations, and it had knocked them sideways — clingy, restless, warm little cheeks pressed to mine. It wasn’t glamorous. … Read more
Why I stopped over-complicating everything — from money to weekends — and found calm in the quiet stuff That Time Occam’s Razor Made Me a Simplicity Nerd I didn’t set out to become someone who raves about the joy of index funds or who plans her weekends around leftover veggie lasagna. But somewhere during my … Read more
