A light-hearted exploration of the emotional side of money. Many of us have good intentions about getting on top of our financial admin, budgeting better, and saving more, and in theory it sounds so easy. But then real life gets in the way, we're tired or frustrated or busy and somehow everything has slipped again. Money coach, Martha Lawton asks expert guests about how we normal humans can understand our financial behaviour and use that knowledge to manage money in ways that actually work in our messy, complicated lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 4 hours 11 minutes
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Most people can be irrational about money sometimes, even the professionals. Knowing the ‘right’ thing to do doesn’t always help when our emotions get involved. An ex-financial adviser and ex-accountant discuss why that is – and what we can do about it.
episode 8: 08. Financial Self-Care
Self-care is a bit of a buzzword, conjuring up images of scented candles and duvet days. So what does self-care have to do with money? As it turns out, quite a lot.
episode 7: 07. Budget Pick 'n' Mix
A better budget is as much about fitting your personality and lifestyle as setting limits. Martha and Alex talk through five different ways to budget, and how using them might make you feel.
episode 6: 06. Mental Accounting 2: Money Out
Cheap or expensive isn't always about price – in our minds anyway. Factors like place, plushness and percentages all sway our spending decisions. So how can we outwit ourselves to use our money better?
episode 5: 05. Mental Accounting 1: Money In
Not all pounds are created equal. Most of us tend to treat money differently depending on where it came from. Why do we do that? What effects can it have? And how can we make smarter choices?
episode 4: 04. All or Nothing
Thinking in absolutes can hurt your mental health, your relationships and your finances. So why do we do it? And how can we find a more prosperous middle ground?
episode 3: 03. Willpower Outage
Running out of willpower is real! Science says so (pretty much). Martha and Alex dig into the psychology of self-control, and share practical tips for getting to grips with your willpower, so you can make wiser financial decisions
episode 2: 02. The Values of Money
Spend your money to match your values and you'll feel better about your financial choices – but how do you get there? Martha guides Alex (and you) through some exercises to uncover personal and financial values and influences.
episode 1: 01. Resolution Fail
Already abandoned your New Year's resolutions? You won't be alone. Martha and Alex discuss why this happens, and suggest some better ways to improve your life and finances for the rest of the year.
00. Intro: What, Who, Why?
Most people can be irrational about money sometimes, even the professionals. Knowing the ‘right’ thing to do doesn’t always help when our emotions get involved. An ex-financial adviser and ex-accountant discuss why that is – and what we can do about it.