money Archives - RachelSwirl

Going Big: Unleashing Your Inner Mogul in the Investment Game

by RachelSwirl January 10, 2024

The dynamic world of investments doesn’t allow for half measures – once you make up your mind to invest, it’s all or nothing! Let’s discuss how to supersize your investment strategy and start thinking like an experienced business mogul. Playing the Long Game Investment can be likened to a chessboard – your success rests on foresight, strategic planning and patience – just as Rome wasn’t built overnight! Playing the long game involves resisting instant gratification in favor of setting your sights on long-term gains. Markets fluctuate constantly while trends come and go but with proper investment strategies in place they …

The Secret Knowledge Of Using Money As A Tool For Spiritual Growth

by RachelSwirl March 17, 2023

Many people believe that money and spirituality work in opposite directions. However, if you talk to many of the happiest people in the world, you find that they have both. They enjoy a rich and fulfilling spiritual life but also have plenty of cash in the bank to fulfil their spiritual needs. But how do you use your money for spiritual growth and avoid going in the opposite direction? You’re about to find out. This post shows you precisely what you need to do: Align Your Use Of Money With Your Values The first step is to prevent a disconnect …

Investing in their Future: Teaching Teenagers About Financial Responsibility

by RachelSwirl October 12, 2018

If you’re the parent of a teenager, then you’ll appreciate that this can be a very important time in their lives. Not only are they sometimes a hormonal wreck, but they’re also faced with tackling everything from exams to learning to how to drive and handling the life lessons we all go through at this age. You’ll also want to support them as well as you can to help put them in good stead for later life, and as such, it can be a good idea to teach them a little about financial responsibility. While there’s the basic – but …

Quick Ways to Cut Your Monthly Bills

by RachelSwirl September 14, 2018

Does it seem like every month, you’re paid your wages, only to have all of the cash immediately disappear from your bank account within the next couple of days? Many of us today find ourselves living from pay to pay, desperately wishing that we had more money to spend on the things we enjoy or put into a savings account for the future. While some people assume that the only way to get their hands on more cash is to reduce their spending on the things they enjoy most, the truth is that you don’t have to give up what …

#LivingArrows – Super Snuggles 41/52 (2017)

by RachelSwirl October 9, 2017

Is it really only Monday?! I’m not sure whether I’d like to restart the week or just cancel the whole thing to be honest. I’ve had a seriously crappy start to what is meant to be a fabulous family based week. Mr Tax Man (or his cousin Mr Credits to be more precise) got in touch earlier today to let me know that he is obviously unable to use his calculator as there’s been a monumental cock-up with our tax credits payments. Being the honest type I’ve never fancied benefit fraud and for that reason have always been very sure …