Welcome to the second installment of my monthly power round up. January was the longest month of the year. February flew by so quickly I felt that I wasn’t able to try enough financial products and services. That withstanding, here is a brief but useful list of what I was down for in February. TSB […]
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The Fashion Girl’s Guide to Saving Like a Pro!
Saying the words ‘saving’ and ‘spending’ in the same sentence can often feel like shouting a curse word. Does it really make sense to buy another on-trend skirt when you are saving for a deposit? Let’s not even start thinking about that Celine bag that’s been on your wish list for about 5 years! Eniola-Tamara, […]
5 Money Habits To Start Today
It can be quite hard to tell who is good with their finances and who isn’t. The type of signs that show someone is struggling with their money is if they talk about not being able to pay their phone bill or asking others to borrow money. These are signs of someone who is controlled […]
What To Do When You’re Late With Your Bills
While we promote better money habits at Refined Currency, we understand that everyone is human and sometimes whether or not we budget we end up coming shorter than expected. As a result of this, we aren’t always able to pay for appropriate bills and instead of ignoring the situation, there are a few ways you […]
The Financial Adviser Making Luxury Affordable
Please, introduce yourself to our readers. I’m Urenna, I work as a financial adviser and I manage the wealth of high net worth individuals. I was contacted by the HR Manager of the company I work for via LinkedIn, came in for a couple of interviews and 2.5 years down the line I’m still here! […]
7 Ways To Save Money While Living In London
London is constantly hailed as one of the best cities in the world and it definitely has its highlights. Between historical monuments and museums to social activities available at all hours, London is never shy of things to do or visit. As a result of all the options, London life can be expensive. Learning to […]
Money & Mental Health
Misha M, 24-year-old Therapist, talks debt, spending habits, and why we need to start talking about money Money can cause us to have an array of emotions and it’s important to address these emotions as they arise. Bola Sol, the founder of Refined Currency, took the opportunity to ask an experienced therapist, Misha M about […]
4 Ways To Make Your Money Stretch Till Payday
‘Payday’, seems to come slowly yet it can also be gone within seconds. If your outgoings are coming out faster than your income is coming in, then it’s time to be strategic with your spending. So how do you make your pay stretch until your next payday? Assess everything you spend your money on From […]
6 Ways To Cut Your Phone Bill
There are so many expenses to pay for every month and a phone bill is one of them. The majority of people now have smart phones, which mean we usually pay a premium on top of our standard monthly charge. There are now so many other ways you can have the phone of your choice […]
Dealing With 5 Difficult Money Dilemmas
Every now and again a dilemma involving money arises and it can be difficult to handle. One reason could be someone you love owing you money or you only ordered a side dish and you’ve ended up paying for someone else’s main course. It’s always vital to speak up for yourself in financial situations that […]