Episode #13: Carmel’s story Money & relationships: rebuilding financial trust after a partner leaves you in serious debt In this episode, Caroline talks to Carmel Dickinson about being left £20,000 in debt when her fiancé at the time defaulted on his loans. And how it made her much more determined […]
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When it comes to saving, how many of us can raise our hands and say that we’re truly on track? Yep…that’s what we thought. There’s a whole range of reasons why our financial goals might feel unattainable. One of the most common excuses (yes, we said excuses!) is that our […]
In this episode, Caroline talks to Clare Seal of My Frugal Year on Instagram, about paying off £27,000 of debt and looking forward to buying her first home.
Gear up for a 2021 reboot As we start a brand new year, the push to look back on 2020 and set ourselves new goals might feel less urgent than usual. Maybe you’re worried about committing to new success when things still feel unstable. Or has your optimism run dry […]
Episode #11: Chloe & Pont The secrets to running a successful small business (even in 2020!) In this episode, Caroline talks to Chloe and Pont, co-owners of hair salon Bebop, about taking on the financial risks of setting up as a small business, riding out not one, but two Covid […]
4 ways to feel better about money before 2021 If you’ve done a lot of out-of-budget, boredom-induced lockdown spending in 2020, it’s easy to consider the rest of the year as a write-off. Then fritter away what you’ve got left during the festive season. Well we want to stop you […]
Myth-Busting: Will student debt stop you buying a home? At Lifetise, our goal is to shower you with the confidence and know-how to make life’s biggest decisions. What better way than to demystify complex decisions – like buying your first home. Debunking any fears or misinformation that get in the […]
Episode #10: Dani St James Not a Phase: financial, educational and emotional support for the trans community In this episode, Caroline talks to Dani St James, about the huge financial and emotional costs trans people experience getting access to jobs, medical care, and psychological support. And how her Not a […]
4 quick money saving hacks to try in your lunch break Want to know how to save more? If you constantly find yourself stretched thin when it comes to money, or living paycheck to paycheck, now might be a good time to reflect on some of your spending and saving […]
Buying your first home is exciting. For many people, it’s a lifelong dream, and the feeling of having finally saved enough for your deposit is unbeatable. However – this isn’t where the work stops. Too often, people have thought about their mortgage, deposit, and potentially stamp duty along the way. […]