Hi, my name is Karen and I am a Finance Coach and blogger. I specialise in helping couples talk about money - without arguing. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for practical tips on how you can make your money go further so that you can live your best life!
Best travel discovery ever!
|
Hello Reader , I had to share this with you because it was such a game-changer for our summer trip to the UK! We have just spent six weeks visiting friends and family, but halfway through, my husband and I were craving some alone time. You know how it is – as much as we love everyone, sometimes you just need your own space to recharge. So we started looking at Airbnbs for a week away... and nearly fell off our chairs at the prices. $2000+ for a decent house for just one week? My finance coach brain was screaming "absolutely not!" That's when a friend mentioned Trusted Housesitters, and honestly, I don't usually jump on random recommendations like this. But we were desperate for affordable options and I'm SO glad we tried it! Here's how it works: You stay in beautiful homes for free in exchange for looking after the owners' pets. We ended up in this gorgeous four bedroom, thatch cottage in Devon, taking care of the sweetest golden Labrador and a spaniel. The whole week cost us basically nothing except the annual membership fee (which more than pays for itself with just one stay). If you love animals and are looking for incredibly cheap getaways, this could be perfect for you! The best part? It's worldwide – we're already dreaming about where we can go next. Maybe Italy? New Zealand? The options are endless! The annual membership usually costs around $149, but if you're interested, you can get 25% off through this link: CLICK HERE We had such an amazing time, saved a fortune and got our puppy fix (since we can't have pets where we live right now). It honestly felt like we were staying at a friend's place rather than a sterile rental. Be sure to email me back if you're going to look into it – I'd be super excited for you! I love hearing about people's travel adventures and this platform opens up so many possibilities for affordable getaways. Happy planning! Love, |
Money and Marriage
Hi, my name is Karen and I am a Finance Coach and blogger. I specialise in helping couples talk about money - without arguing. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for practical tips on how you can make your money go further so that you can live your best life!
Hello Reader , We used to think we were hopeless with money. Every January, we'd set ourselves some new money goals. Set strict spending limits. Promise ourselves this time would be different. By March? We'd be ordering takeout, feeling guilty and convinced we lacked willpower. Sound familiar? Here's what we discovered: We weren't the problem. The approach was. Most budgets start with the wrong question. They ask: "How little can you spend?" But the right question is: "What do you want your...
Dear Reader , If you’ve been doing all the right things, budgeting, cutting back, trying to save, but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. The truth is, most people don’t struggle with discipline.They struggle with direction. Because without a clear money goal, it’s hard to stay motivated. You can track spending all day long but if you don’t know what you’re working toward, it starts to feel pointless. This one mindset shift changed everything for us:When we decided to take our daughter to...
Dear Reader , Last weekend, I went shopping—and wow. I’m buying the same things I always do, but the total at the till? Higher. The cost of living crisis is still very much here. And if you’ve noticed that your grocery bill is still increasing, you’re not imagining it. So, to help you stick to your food budget and stop spending more than you really need to, here are some tips to spend only what you need to. Step 1: Start with a solid meal plan Before you even write your list, take a few...