The short answer is, probably not. Why? Because, much like sex, when things go wrong it can leave you in a sticky, awkward mess. Let's examine the potential for fallout and how you can minimise the damage. The Uncertainty Factor: Loans to family and friends tend to be loose, open-ended agreements. Because, unlike the bank, we don't usually require forms to be filled in and securities MORE +
Rich
A thief broke in to my house last night….
He started searching for money so I woke up and searched with him.
How to get FREE Money.
If I told you that you could make $1000+ with very little effort - would you be keen? Of course you would! And, Sure. Being offered a wad full of cash sounds way more appealing than 'saving on your household bills'.....but, essentially they amount to the same. The truth is most of us are being ripped off. Why? Because, the majority of us are too lazy, clueless, busy or not bothered MORE +
Best Life? Bugger That – Try This Instead.
The problem with all this self-help nonsense is that they make it sound so EASY. But, it's not. If it was, we would all be meditating on the daily, have gratitude journals positively bursting with appreciation, be raring to work out and spending our days being simultaneously mindful and productive. But, not all of us are. So, this post is for those people who have tried, who can MORE +
How to Feel Rich (even when you aren’t).
Sometimes, when I am feeling sad or bored, I play the 'I just won the lottery' game. The actual number varies depending on my mood - it might just be a cheeky $500,000 or, if I am feeling extra bullish and deluded, I make sure it's a proper game-changer of a win. That said, it's never more than $10M because I see no need to be unnecessarily greedy with this imaginary money of mine. And, I know MORE +
New Year. New You? Pah!
Oh Jeez - it's that time of year again - when we can almost taste the promise of the new and improved us. This will be the year - nay, the decade - when we will finally shed our lazy, drunken, biscuit-loving layers and embrace gut health and gratitude. Sobriety and saving. When we finally get a body our bikini would be proud of and a relationship that doesn't cause self-loathing and MORE +
The Diderot Effect & Why Buying New Things (Might) Make You Sad.
In life, it can be seriously easy to SPIRAL. One minute, you are enjoying a second glass of wine. The next you've ordered a pizza, which morphs in to 3/4 of a tub of Ben and Jerry's and then, seeing as it's already Wednesday, you think f*ck it! - let's skip the gym this week, and start over again next Monday. Same thing with money - once we start spending it, there are suddenly so many other MORE +
How to Spend Your Money – (The Beginners Guide)
If you have ever got to the end of the day, week or month and wondered, ‘Where the hell did all my money go?’, you are not alone, my friend. From the untracked direct debits, to the f*ck it I’ll get an Uber, from the unexpected medical bill, to the wine-induced online splurge, money has a terrible habit of slipping away from us. If you are guilty of blindly tapping, swiping (and occasionally, MORE +
Three Reasons You Are Not Rich (Yet).
Most of us are looking for that miracle short-cut. We want to lose 5 kilos in 1 week. We want to be 10 x happier after 1 yoga class. We want to win the lottery and never do a days work in our life again. In the abscence of any million-dollar miracles this week, here are three reasons you might not be rich. Yet. Because You Went Shopping. I know - it sounds obvious. Doh! The reason MORE +
Are Your Finances Making You Sick?
Not having enough money can be a pain in the arse. But did you know financial stress can literally manifest as physical pain in your body? According to Louise Hay, author and healer, money worries are often felt in the form of lower back pain specifically. I was reminded of this yesterday whilst trying to work out my renovation budget. Whilst my heart was saying Architectural Digest, my wallet MORE +
Want Vs Need – The Subtle Art of Not Being A Sucker.
My phone is slowly dying. Two and a half years old, 6 months out of warranty and with a battery that drains as fast as my first drink on a Friday. The home button doesn't work and either I'm going deaf, or the volume button is also limping quietly to the crematorium. Visiting the phone store is probably my 5th worst thing to do, tucked neatly between buying bras and getting dental work, but needs MORE +
