Family
Why you shouldn’t feel bad about losing money during a market crash
Back in February most of us underestimated the impact the coronavirus would have on the stock market and all of our everyday lives.
Family
A long winter
You know you’re in having your midlife crisis when you wonder about the meaning of what you do every day.
Family
Lessons from my grandmother
My German grandmother recently passed. (My Italian grandmother passed over 30 years ago.) She was 103, nearly 104 to be precise, and had suffered from increasing dementia for a few years. We were all sad, yet we all agreed it was the end of a long and fulfilled life.
Family
Our holiday in Sweden
Earlier in the year my husband turned 40 so I surprised him with a holiday – a holiday in Sweden.
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Family
Making time for counselling when reaching for Financial Independence
In January last year my husband and I suffered a loss, one so shocking it shook us to the core. Forgive me, but that is all I will write now – after 19 months it is still too painful to talk about it openly with anyone.
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Earning
What happened when I locked myself out on a Thursday afternoon
A couple of weeks ago I went out to go for a cycle along the river after lunch, something that is turning a bit into a habit. What I hope will never turn into a habit is that I locked myself out. I had my cycling helmet and my mobile phone – but no money and no keys to our flat (nor to the bike shed).
Earning
Is it too late to start on your path to Financial Independence in your early 40s?
The truth is, I’m 41, and only a few months ago I started to think seriously about Financial Independence.
Earning
When was the last time you thought you’d like to stop working (at least for a while)?
For me that was a Friday last month. It was March and a rare day of good weather after a long, wet winter. I was working from home while our little one was being looked after by our nanny. (A couple of months before she has a spell of very bad health with one hospital stay after the other, so we decided to get a nanny for a short while. She is now back at nursery.)
Earning
Is Uber a good side hustle for women?
I love a good side hustle. Not only do they bring in some extra money, they give a bit of diversity.