Most of us have an idea about how to build wealth. Of course there are many forms of wealth but for the purpose of this post I’m talking about financial wealth. The basic formula is to spend less and save more. By doing this, you will gradually increase your net worth. Many of us have […]
I’m Not …..Therefore I Shop! Coping with Shopping Addiction
Compulsive shopping, otherwise known as shopping addiction or ‘shopaholicism’ is a relatively unexplored area in terms of addiction. However, like all self-sabotaging behaviours, it is purely a symptom of an underlying issue. Like overeating, smoking or drinking too much it’s often used as a coping mechanism to ease anxiety or to mask or anaesthetise an unwanted feeling or […]
How to Save Money without Breaking a Sweat
It’s that time of year, Christmas has been and gone and the festivities feel like a dim and distant memory, but the sound of the credit card bill landing on the doormat is a timely reminder of the cost of the excess at Christmas time. For many, the start of the New Year marks a […]