Money psychology
Opinion
Scams
We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed
Realising you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but hiding it and staying quiet helps nobody.
- by Victoria Devine
Latest
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Opinion
Financial literacy
Making money is a team sport, so don’t do it alone
We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals, not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Opinion
Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy
Somehow, we’ve associated ‘clever’, needlessly complex behaviours with accruing wealth. But there’s a big problem with this narrative.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
How you could be setting yourself up to fail financially
Negative thoughts about money can buzz around like annoying flies, preventing you from making any real progress.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
Is apathy the real obstacle to financial success?
There’s one aspect of financial advice that doesn’t get a lot of airtime – and it starts with how you think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Investing
Ignore the noise, put yourself first when making money decisions
Investing can sometimes feel like picking what to watch on Netflix, with endless options and choices. But putting your needs first is most important.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Income tax
How I learned to stop dreading my yearly tax bill
While you may not be able to do much to change your tax bill, what you do have some power over is the emotional response you have to it.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Ask an expert
Don’t be more disciplined with your money, be kind instead
We often aim to be “more disciplined” with our money, but that’s a mindset that can do more harm than good.
- by Paridhi Jain
Explainer
Shopping
‘Dynamic pricing’ has caused a stir in Britain. What is it – and do we have it here?
What’s the idea behind dynamic pricing and where does it already exist?
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
Opinion
Financial literacy
Endlessly obsessing over money? This could be the reason
Financial perfectionism has some clear warning signs, and it could be doing you more harm than good.
- by Paridhi Jain