Lee Balders
@HomelyEconomics
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I'm an artist, writer and podcaster. I blog (and talk) about personal finance, frugality and ethical money at https://t.co/GCQDo9ZU1J. Sorry, no DMs.
England, United Kingdom
Joined April 2016
Stock markets are tanking, layoffs have started, people are panic buying and preppers are feeling vindicated. So is it time for practical pandemic pointers? https://t.co/i8NSr5s1xf
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homelyeconomics.com
Stock markets are tanking, layoffs have started, people are panic buying and preppers are feeling vindicated.So is it time for practical pandemic pointers?
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Would you pay £63 for a chicken? The artist who built a street to show house price madness
theguardian.com
When Doug Fishbone came across an abandoned apartment complex in Cork, he decided to recreate it in a gallery – to highlight everything that’s wrong with our property-fuelled financial system
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From dry pasta to cardboard coffins: where it pays to buy basic
theguardian.com
Whether it’s tea or trainers, bread or body lotion, why do we pay more for posh things when the cheap stuff is so much better? Sali Hughes on the joys of being cheap and chic
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The age of waste: five designers modelling a ‘circular economy’
theguardian.com
Imagine if everything we threw away had a new life. Katie Treggiden talks to pioneering designers whose products are made from waste
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Turns Out, Many Famous Billionaires Didn’t Really Start Out Poor
boredpanda.com
Jeff Bezos and others had a huge leg-up when it came to helping lay the foundations of their business empires. Namely—having families with lots of money. Curiosities
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The story of a £4 Boohoo dress: cheap clothes at a high cost
theguardian.com
Online retailers such as Boohoo and Missguided are booming, but critics say there is a hidden price
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Wirecard asset freeze leaves vulnerable people without cash
theguardian.com
Banking app customers and charities that use prepaid cards unable to access funds for three days
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‘You can’t pay cash here’: how our newly cashless society harms the most vulnerable
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The pandemic job divide: Those who can stay safe at home, and those who can’t
vox.com
People who can’t work from home don’t have the luxury of calculating coronavirus risk.
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Coronavirus: Five ways shopping will be different from now on
bbc.com
Shops in England are preparing to welcome customers back but what will the "new normal" look like?
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Shopping for clothes is about to get weird – here’s how to make it simpler
theguardian.com
With shops in England due to reopen, customers can expect a very different experience. Do your research online first, buy before you try – and avoid jeans
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Everything I Learned From My Mother (About Money)
homelyeconomics.com
In episode 6 of the Homely Economics podcast, I'll be talking about everything I learned from my mother... about money.
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How To Invest Your Money With Fundrise
homelyeconomics.com
How to invest your money with Fundrise: if you’re interested in investing your money in Fundrise, here are the steps you need to take to start your venture.
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How to avoid Amazon: the definitive guide to online shopping – without the retail titan
theguardian.com
Amazon is now making up to £8,800 a second, while concerns persist about its tax affairs, treatment of staff and effect on small retailers. Here’s how to buy everything from technology to beauty to...
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How To Prepare For Your Yearly Tax Payment
homelyeconomics.com
How to prepare for your yearly tax payment - tackle tax season one step at a time, avoiding mistakes while taking advantage of money-saving opportunities.
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