A better budget is as much about fitting your personality and lifestyle as setting limits. Martha and Alex talk through five different ways to budget, and how using them might make you feel.
A better budget is as much about fitting your personality and lifestyle as setting limits. Martha and Alex talk through five different ways to budget, and how using them might make you feel.
Cheap or expensive isn't always about price – in our minds anyway. Factors like place, plushness and percentages all sway our spending decisions. So how can we outwit ourselves to use our money better?
Not all pounds are created equal. Most of us tend to treat money differently depending on where it came from. Why do we do that? What effects can it have? And how can we make smarter choices?
Thinking in absolutes can hurt your mental health, your relationships and your finances. So why do we do it? And how can we find a more prosperous middle ground?
Running out of willpower is real! Science says so (pretty much). Martha and Alex dig into the psychology of self-control, and share practical tips for getting to grips with your willpower, so you can make wiser financial decisions.
Spend your money to match your values and you'll feel better about your financial choices. But how do you get there? Martha guides Alex (and you) through some exercises to unpick our personal and financial values and influences.
Already abandoned your New Year's resolutions? You won't be alone. Martha and Alex discuss why this happens, and suggest some better ways to improve your life and finances for the rest of the year.
Most people are pretty irrational about money, sometimes even the professionals. Knowing the "right" thing to do doesn't always help when our emotions get involved. An ex-financial adviser and an ex-chartered accountant delve into why.