FINANCE

I've always worked hard and been a budget babe. Here are some things that help me manage my finances.

Quick Tips

It's never too late to start. Put away a little bit of money each month. Anything is better than nothing.
Your money should be working for you, but in order for it to do that, you need to start respecting it and treating it right. This means stop impulse buying, shop the sales, and live within - or below - your means. Comparison is the thief of joy.
Learn to be happy with less stuff and focus on gaining investments and assets instead of shoes and social outings.
Educate yourself. I believe money management should be taught in schools, but it's not. Therefore, you have to talk to your children about money and you have to learn about it yourself. There are a lot of great resources out there, including books, blogs and engaging influencers on social media. I'll share some of my favorites who have made the biggest difference in my life:

A great book for women to help get ahead of their finances.

An easy read and a great start to get you thinking about money in a different way.

I follow this women and have learned so much about investing and making your money work for you!

I found an easy way to put money into investments each month. Read my blog to find out more.