Blog: Money & Meaning
Real stories, hard truths, and thoughtful reflections on money, independence, identity, and what it means to find your own version of “enough.”
Includes insights, tools, and practical breakdowns for navigating money, pensions, property in Australia and more - helping you obtain financial clarity.
How Social Media and Algorithms Shape What You Want and Buy
From YouTube to Instagram, a personal essay on how algorithms influence spending, identity, and attention — plus practical ways to resist digital manipulation.
Debt, Discipline & That Magic £15K: How I Built My Emergency Fund (and Started Living on Cash)
In my 20s, I carried £15K in credit card debt—on top of student loans and a private law school loan I barely understood. But paying off that debt taught me how to live well below my means, and that habit became the foundation for everything that came next. In this post, I share how I went from debt to discipline to financial freedom—and built my first emergency fund without feeling deprived.
Overconsumption Is Keeping You in Chains
What’s Truly Keeping You in Chains?
Debt? The need for approval? The fear of missing out?
When you step back and truly evaluate what’s holding you captive, you might find that the biggest burden isn’t the job or the bills—it’s the endless desire for more. And the good news? That’s something you can change.
Stop buying sh*t. Start reclaiming your life. Real freedom starts when you decide you already have enough.
From Construction Sites to Bank Accounts: 10 Quantity Surveying Skills to Transform Your Personal Finances
Discover how Quantity Surveying skills can revolutionise your personal finances. From cost benchmarking to contingency planning, these 10 practical tips will help you optimise spending, plan effectively, and achieve your financial goals with confidence. Perfect for anyone looking to bring structure and clarity to their money management