Should we stop setting goals in January? Here’s the problem with new year’s resolutions: they’re called new year’s resolutions. How about we call them course corrections instead? Here’s a list of financial New Year’s resolutions or course corrections for any time of year that you can choose or adapt to suit your financial situation and […]
The Cost Of Eco-Friendly: Would You Buy This? HTSLAB 039
Does the cost of eco-friendly products prevent everyone from being sustainable, or are we looking at the wrong products? What are your options if you want to avoid so much plastic or less single use products and try living zero waste? Here are some eco-friendly alternatives that might just be reusable and affordable. Listen to […]
Which Money Blogger Has The Best Tips? 25 Ways To Save – HTSLAB 038
Here’s 25 quick tips upfront followed by a deep dive if you want more detail on how to save money in 2021 and 2022 and beyond. Listen to “038 Which Money Blogger Has The Best Tips? 25 Ways To Save Money Quickly” on Spreaker. 037: Do You Need A Mailing List To Sell Digital Products? […]
What If Every Month Was Secondhand September? HTSLAB 036
I’ll explain what Secondhand September is but also how you can get the highest quality for less all year round, and what questions to ask before making spending decisions. Listen to “036 What If Every Month Was Secondhand September?” on Spreaker. 035: How To Start An Etsy Shop… & Why I Didn’t 037: Do You […]
Saving Money Is Fun? Free Things To Do – In Almost Any Weather: HTSLAB 029
How can we make saving fun? It can sometimes be tough to find things to do while saving money especially if there are other people involved, and especially if you’re not sure if you’re going to have to dive indoors. In England the weather is unreliable, so if you’re looking for free things to do […]
Why Spider-Man Achieves His Goals & You Don’t – HTLSAB 028
Spider-Man is about who we are without money and connections, so how does Peter Parker save the day? And what will you use to achieve your goals if you don’t have money or connections right now? Listen to “028 Why Spider-Man Achieves His Goals & You Don’t” on Spreaker. 027: Plan With Me Like A […]
Plan With Me Like A Video Game: Is The 100 Day Goal Journal Any Good? HTSLAB 027
Can a journal help you achieve your financial goals? I’m reviewing the The 100 Day Goal Journal which is structured like a video game. Besides the evidence that writing and reading makes us less stressed, and changes our behaviour in ways that just thinking about doing something can’t, how does this journal keep you on […]
Cash Envelope System For Beginners – HTSLAB 026
Did you know you can manage your spending with envelopes? I’m explaining the cash envelope budget method. I’m based in the UK but you can use this for any of your monthly cash spending and I also made us all some funky envelopes to test the method and make saving fun. I’ve included who won’t […]
Free Ways To Start Managing Money: Budgeting Myths – HTSLAB 025
Today I’m sharing why it’s a myth that budgeting is hard and what you need to start managing your money. There are ways to start for free, but there is also strong evidence for the benefits of using a budget planner if you know what to look for. Listen to “025 Free Ways To Start […]
How To Say No & Set Financial Boundaries: HTSLAB 024
It’s not selfish or wrong to say no, so why do we struggle to protect our time and energy by agreeing to too much? Here’s strategies you can use with friends, family and in your workplace. Listen to “024 How To Say No & Set Financial Boundaries” on Spreaker. 023: Mistakes When Trying To Make […]