Hi, I'm Beckie
My journey to financial freedom started in 2015 when I found myself buried in debt post-divorce. I was a single parent, living paycheck-to-paycheck with no emergency fund, but things changed when I started learning how to manage my money better so that I could save for the future without sacrificing today.
I used a variety of methods to get out of debt-saving more, cutting back on unnecessary expenses like takeaway, eating out and shopping, getting rid of unused credit cards (and their balances) and creating systems that helped me keep track of where my money was going each month.
Now I want to share what worked for me with other people who are struggling under mountains of debt too
12 Simple Ways to Save Money
Twelve money saving ideas for those who want to cut down on their expenses and put money back in their pocket each month. There are so many ways people can save money in their personal, home or family life, and many of them can be just a change of bad or old habits.
12 Simple Ways to Save Money
Twelve money saving ideas for those who want to cut down on their expenses and put money back in their pocket each month. There are so many ways people can save money in their personal, home or family life, and many of them can be just a change of bad or old habits.
8 Simple Ways to Use Time Blocking to Get More Done
It’s no secret that the world is moving faster than ever before. With all of the distractions out there, it can be difficult to keep up with everything. This article discusses 8 simple ways to use time blocking to get more done and feel less stressed about your workload!
10 Reasons Why You Should Be Using a Digital Planner
I’m sure you have heard about the digital planner. You may be thinking that this is just a trend, but I assure you it is not. This article will give 10 reasons why people should consider switching to a digital planner and never look back again!
How To Use A Digital Planner On Android
Yes, of course, you can also use a digital planner on android devices. You’ll need a suitable note-taking app for your planner. Here’s how you can get started…
A New Year, A New Project, A New Me!
So, the main reason this blog has become somewhat neglected of late is that I have been launching a second blog, one that talks about something I am overwhelmingly passionate about…
Reflecting on my goals for the year 2020
Despite this years repeated lows, cabin fever and almost completely missing the summer due to COVID-19 restrictions I still managed to meet many of my goals for the year which I set back in January!
5 Motivational Books for Personal Development
I vowed this year that as part of my personal development I would read more. So, here is my progress through my personal development reading list I set for 2020.
Sinking Funds: What are they? Why do I need them?
You’ve finally got your finances inline with your budget, you’re counting every penny spent and monitoring all your outgoings. Then boom! Something goes wrong, and it comes with an unexpected cost.
Michelle & Aimee are waiting for you…
Michelle & Aimee are having a Big Black Friday Sale and it is NOT to be missed! Start your side hustle today…
Budgeting with Debt: What to pay first!
I understand the struggle of budgeting with debt, trying to prioritise payments and making the right choices for your finances over your spending habits.
