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Empowering women through financial education đź’¸ | Investing and saving for your goals. Join us and take control of your financial future! By @emilieldn
London, England
Joined November 2015
🎉 Money Matters 2024: 280 attendees, 17 speakers, money talks, live music, financial advice clinic and such a powerful day at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London last month 🥹
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👀 The long-awaited Budget finally lands on Wednesday. Deep breaths, everyone. What are you watching most closely — taxes, pensions, benefits? 💛
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Saving feels harder — and you’re not imagining it. 6 in 10 people in the UK are struggling to save more than a year ago, rising to 65% for women. It’s not bad habits — it’s real financial pressure. https://t.co/y76L5GHaCU
independent.co.uk
People living in Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, West Midlands and the South West reported the highest levels of difficulty in a survey.
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Money finally makes the curriculum. The UK is set to teach financial education in every school — from budgeting and pensions to digital payments. A major win for money confidence. 🔗
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Financial education will soon be taught in UK schools under the new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Here’s what pupils will learn — and why campaigners like Martin Lewis, GoHenry and Money...
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👀 There’s a lot of noise around the upcoming Budget — but no need to make big money moves yet. We’ll know more on 26 November, and we’ll break it all down then.
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This just in: UK inflation held at 3.8%. Good news for now — everyday costs aren’t climbing, and rate cuts could be on the way. 📉
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Debating that £20 “do I really need it?” scented candle? The 0.01% rule says: if it’s under 0.01% of your net worth, buy it guilt-free. What d'you reckon - is this a smart money hack—or a slippery slope? 🤔
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Budgeting is like SPF—tiny daily effort, huge protection later. 🙌
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👶 From today, working parents of 9m–4y olds in England can get 30hrs free childcare/wk. Worth up to £7.5k/yr. Apply online (need NI no. + child’s birth cert). Deadlines matter — miss it and you could lose 3 months!
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đź’” Economic abuse is often invisible but widespread. 15% of women report a partner controlling their money, rising to 28% for those with children. We need to talk about this.
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Investing is a bit like learning to drive. You won’t get better just staring at the dashboard — you’ve got to hit the road.
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Savings help us have security, but investing buys the exit plan. Financial freedom looks better with interest. đź’¸
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The right to work, earn, save — women didn’t inherit it. We demanded it.
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We want climate action. But how can we build a greener future without funding the women leading the charge? Latest research shows: women’s financial resilience is key to real, lasting climate solutions. #WomenAndClimate #ClimateAction
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"More people have bank accounts but one in ten have no cash savings", @TheFCA survey reveals https://t.co/o1UYoB3PGS
fca.org.uk
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that one in ten people have no cash savings at all, and another 21% have less than £1,000 to draw on in an emergency. The regulator’s research also...
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1 in 10 have no savings. 1 in 4 are barely staying afloat. It’s not shameful — it’s a signal. Ask for help. Use the tools out there. You aren’t alone.
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Financial freedom means having options. And options mean you stay in a relationship because you want to, not because you have to.
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Financial freedom means having options. And options mean you stay in a relationship because you want to, not because you have to.
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💡A friendly reminder: yep, the economy feels a tad chaotic. But long-term investing isn’t about dodging every dip—it’s about staying in the game. Remember - inflation chips away at your savings either way.
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Our Senior Business Services Manager, Emma Hardwick (@CloudGuruGirl), recently joined Emilie Bellet (@emilieldn) on @Vestpod’s podcast The Wallet to break down freelancer taxes! In this episode, Emma offers practical advice for freelancers on navigating self-assessment, meeting
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🛍️Black Friday can be overwhelming, but with the right strategy, you can shop smarter. Learn how to avoid impulse buying, set a budget, and save money during the #BlackFriday sales season: https://t.co/M656JJ0mWU
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Black Friday can be overwhelming, but with the right strategy, you can shop smarter. Learn how to avoid impulse buying, set a budget, and save money during the Black Friday sales season.
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