How To Save Like A Bear: Recent Episodes
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Bear from the blog Save Like A Bear shares all the money saving tips, mindset changes and money management strategies from her own trial by fire that big savers need so that you can get control of your finances and achieve your goals. Discover how you can start a side hustle or upgrade your business dreams so that you can earn more without burning out or quitting, alongside how to master your income sources and spend better on only the things you truly love. Whether you're a frugal first-time buyer or just want financial freedom, Bear recommends ways to generate income online, be more productive, and get the best value for money from your wealth creation. This is the only podcast that blends income generation and online business tricks to create multiple passive income streams with how to budget in your personal life, and save on your spending priorities so that you have more time and freedom and reach your financial goals sooner. Be part of Bear's experiments in getting things done and what works with Podcasting, YouTube, eBooks, social media, and more.
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Wondering what the view from your seat will be before buying concert tickets? Here's everything you need to know about getting a decent ticket to Wembley Stadium. I saw Harry Styles' Love on Tour 2022 from level 5.
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Want a sneak peek inside Harry Styles' concert tour? I was at night one of Wembley Stadium Love On Tour - I've dampened the highest pitched screams for those of you with earphones too!
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Here's the latest quick summary of how Help to Build equity loans will help you build a house with a 5% deposit, from a presentation at Build It Live's exhibition in Bicester, delivered by Homes England.
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Looking for unusual days out for free, or bored of the same old outings? Don't get out enough at all? Where do you go to explore the arts and history, and possibly pick up some free food and drink?? I bet you haven't thought of this venue, wherever you are in the UK.
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I'm reading selections from another Harriman House publication; this handbook is for anyone who didn't get taught about money at school. If you find personal finance confusing, and have no idea where to start, this book from a financial planner and podcaster breaks down exactly what you need to know and do to start managing your outgoings, get out of debt, protect your future, and start investing.
https://www.harriman-house.com/meaningfulmoney
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I decided to take a trip to Graven Hill, the first self-build village in the UK, and the star of more than one series of Kevin McCloud's Grand Designs: The Streets. They have new build homes there now too, but are developments like these really the future of house building in the UK that are going to make owning a home accessible for all? I share why I decided not to buy land here, and what to expect from the local area including attractions like Bicester Village Designer Outlet.
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With the help of some pandas(!), a conversation with Super Lucky Di one sociable night, and Colin & Samir's education on creator NFTs, I'm investigating whether I should abandon stocks and shares for... K-pop? Let's investigate what is an NFT, what's the cheapest NFT, and other reasons to buy NFTs.
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A compilation with 22 tips on saving money in 2022 and beyond including systems for managing money, your true financial "needs", a shopping list hack, how to save thousands on work travel, and bonus tips, of course because saving should be about abundance, not deprivation!
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Two words, and the first begins with 'p' and the second with 'c'. Can you guess what they are? This is about how brands get you to overspend on your favourite fast food.
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I'm sharing another book chapter, this time from Own It! How our generation can invest for a better future, by Iona Bain of the Young Money Blog and published by Harriman House.
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Beat the cost of living crisis long-term with this chapter reading of Inspirational Investing from a free ebook published by Harriman House.
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It's Autism Acceptance Month once a year, so I thought I'd gather a compilation of chatting about autism so far on Save Like A Bear, so you can learn more about being autistic whether you are yourself or not, and what it all has to do with money.
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Why do we link our job and our wealth to our self-worth? Here's everything wrong with the Academy Awards, and what it means for us civilians and randomers and hustle culture... Movie lovers unite indeed. Have you heard the one about how Tom Holland was sabotaged by some late deliveries of DVDs to Academy voters? Today's commentary largely uses the Russo Brothers' Cherry from Apple TV+ and starring Spider-Man for the example.
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It should be debt awareness week every week of the year! Minimising and avoiding debt even on a low income will go a long way towards controlling your finances and increasing your wealth in future. Here's how I've used my privilege to stay out of credit card or loan debt over the years, even while unemployed or as a student.
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I found a guest post from YouTube royalty MamaFurFur after buying a new website aimed at students, so should I have had her investing know-how when I was 18, and can I invest like everyone else if I'm autistic? Let's see what she said.
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What's wrong with trying to get free stuff without taking surveys? I'm borrowing Brad Pitt and friends today to investigate where you can get freebies without joining survey sites...but should we be trying to get more things for free?
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Can you make money from taking surveys? Which website should you use, or are there quicker ways to make more money online? Here are all the advantages and disadvantages of using websites like Prolific.
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Let's chat some stats from Starling's #MakeMoneyEqual campaign and research into how women and men are taught differently about money, and how I started investing, and what we think the barriers are that we don't need to worry about.
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I've been trialling Chris Hemsworth's Centr again, but what if you choose the vegan level or want to eat more plant-based and shop at the discounters like Lidl and Aldi? Can you buy any of their recipes affordably, or will you be handcuffed to Sainsbury's and co? And what are the alternatives?
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I tested cashback apps and receipt scanner apps in my recent grocery shopping experiments, so how much free or discounted food and drink can you get from the supermarkets, and what are the quickest and easiest apps to save money this way?
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I compared Lidl & Sainsbury's last time, but what if you don't have a discounter near you and want more choice while saving money on food? I set myself the challenge to try and get an online groceries order delivered for half price using cashback apps, savvy selections, and a few other tricks. I hadn't ordered food online for over 10 years and it didn't go to plan exactly, and I'm also autistic, so I'll talk about what went right!
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This time I'm comparing the vegan options at Lidl and Sainsbury's with a third online meals solution if you don't want to overspend.
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Lid's vegan range is not just for January, but what's worth trying, and is it any good if you're trying to eat "healthy" on a budget?
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I was at the first UK screenings of Spider-Man No Way Home, so I'll try to talk about it without giving anything away. What's Tom Holland's last film in his current trilogy worth to you if you've been saving up for Christmas instead?
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Would you rather... make your own stuffing or have garlic bread on the side of your roast dinner? Whether it's for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or just a lazy Sunday, many of us have grown up with a traditional roast dinner. Feeding a huge table of people with all the trimmings can cost more than going to a carvery, so how can we make a cheap Sunday lunch however you like your roasted turkey or chicken? (Vegetarians allowed!)
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Spider-Man Tom Holland and his brothers hosted a paid charity livestream recently for his company and charity The Brothers Trust where fans would compete for prizes, but the livestream was plagued with problems, and certain fans demanded refunds before it was over. Here's what actually happened during and after the livestream, and what they and fans can do differently in future.
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You don't need to wait for Black Friday anymore since Black Friday sales start several weeks before... If sales are on all year round, how do you know if you're getting the best deal? Or what if we're being convinced to buy things we don't even need?
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Want to know how to survive playing Squid Game in real life? There's a reason why Squid Game is so popular, and it's to do with how to play and how to win the real life equivalents of the games in the Netflix show.
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Should we stop setting goals in January? Here's the problem with new year's resolutions: they're called new year's resolutions. How about we call them course corrections instead? Here's a list of financial New Year’s resolutions or course corrections for any time of year that you can choose or adapt to suit your financial situation and lifestyle.
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Does the cost of eco-friendly products prevent everyone from being sustainable, or are we looking at the wrong products? What are your options if you want to avoid so much plastic or less single use products and try living zero waste? Here are some eco-friendly alternatives that might just be reusable and affordable.
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Here's 25 quick tips upfront followed by a deep dive if you want more detail on how to save money in 2021 and 2022 and beyond.
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Here's how you can start a mailing list and start selling digital products for free.
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I'll explain what Secondhand September is but also how you can get the highest quality for less all year round, and what questions to ask before making spending decisions.
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Whether you're crafty and want to use your specific skills to make things & sell them, or you're ready to learn design for free with a website like Canva that does most of the hard work for you, you need to know how to find buyers. An Etsy shop might be the solution to connect you with your potential audience, but I'm also sharing alternatives and the pros and cons versus selling on your own website. Today's instalment was inspired by a blogger's story of being an Etsy seller on my other acquired blog Student Skint.
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I'm unpacking the latest additions to Lidl's vegan range plus their other vegan/vegetarian and lactose free brands so you can see what you can get if you're budgeting, trying to meal plan or find it hard to eat vegetarian and vegan affordably.
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If you want to make money selling you need to know what to sell, where and which method is going to be the best use of your time. Car boot sales in the UK are a bit like a muddy tailgate in a field except there's no football, and ideally you come home sober and slightly richer in cash but poorer in possessions bc you hope you've sold a bunch of stuff that Sunday morning! There are lots of principles to having a successful car boot that also apply to yard/garage/tabletop sales anywhere, AND...you can also apply these principles if you want to sell secondhand on ebay, Depop, Facebook, Amazon Marketplace etc. Or you might even have your own products and digital products that you can profit from these tips.
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Whether your plans involve study or work, you'll want to know how to earn extra income within the tax free allowance, especially if you don't want to launch an entire website of your own. Here's ideas on what type of items to sell without having to start your own business, 3 of the top selling sites/apps that everyone should know about, and the mistakes you want to avoid when using online marketplaces for secondhand selling your used or preloved belongings.
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Did you know anyone over 16 can do an apprenticeship? But should you do one instead of getting a traditional degree or as a career change whatever your age? I bought a second blog recently, and I'm sharing the site owner's story of the pros and cons of doing an apprenticeship on who to choose as your provider.
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Apprenticeships are a slight alternative to the traditional 9-5 job as they provide training while you work. Research shows a big percentage of young people want to be YouTubers or influencers when they leave school, but how easy is it to make money as a content creator? Should you get some qualifications first and earn an income while you do?
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It can sometimes be tough to find things to do while saving money especially if there are other people involved, and especially if you're not sure if you're going to have to dive indoors. In England the weather is unreliable, so if you're looking for free things to do (especially over a long summer), first you need a choice of activities that everyone involved can still afford. Second I'm helping you find ideas that allow you to change your plans last minute when it suddenly rains or does the opposite. To that end, you might find these suggestions useful wherever you are & any time of year!
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These tips came from my second blog which I bought this year, but are presented in true Save Like A Bear style! And by that, I mean I'm experimenting with the editing again for that true Marmite effect: you'll either love this or hate it, but so long as you're not ambivalent!
Spider-Man is about who we are without money and connections, so how does Peter Parker save the day? And what will you use to achieve your goals if you don't have money or connections right now?
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Can a journal help you achieve your financial goals? I'm reviewing the The 100 Day Goal Journal which is structured like a video game. Besides the evidence that writing and reading makes us less stressed, and changes our behaviour in ways that just thinking about doing something can't, how does this journal keep you on track?
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Did you know you can manage your spending with envelopes? I'm explaining the cash envelope budget method. I'm based in the UK but you can use this for any of your monthly cash spending and I also made us all some funky envelopes to test the method and make saving fun. I've included who won't want to use this method.
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Today I'm sharing why it's a myth that budgeting is hard and what you need to start managing your money. There are ways to start for free, but there is also strong evidence for the benefits of using a budget planner if you know what to look for.
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It's not selfish or wrong to say no, so why do we struggle to protect our time and energy by agreeing to too much? Here's strategies you can use with friends, family and in your workplace.
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One of the most common mistakes I see when people are trying to make money is that they expect of others what they won't give of themselves. One really good example explains why a lot of people fail to get a pay rise. And that's because we quite often want someone else to invest in us, but we won't invest in ourselves.
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“Those people up there, the rich and the powerful, they do whatever they want. Guys like us, like you and me, they don’t care about us. We build their roads. We fight their wars. They don’t care about us.” Find out why this (rich) movie villain is wrong about what wealth does to your personality and your choices…
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I didn't learn this in school, but there's one thing we should all do when setting financial goals, or any goal.
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I say this with great love & affection...but dear Tom Holland and fans: I want my life back. It was the 1 year anniversary of the Save Like A Bear blog in May, so here's some of what I've learned after 1 year blogging about money and fame and the world foods aisle(!), and after 7 years researching blogs, podcasts and YouTube. I'm also sharing the behind the scenes of Tom Holland season and the dangers of namechecking celebs in your content. Resources in the show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode20
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Continuing from the last episode, Tom Holland and other famous voices are taking us on the final part of our journey to achieve our goals. We get more than one chance in life, we can ask for help, we can be careful what we wish for, and we can also remember that social media is not reality. Most importantly, our achievements are not our self-worth, but how do we make money and be productive if so?
Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode19
The strongest version of yourself is yourself...but we often need a reminder. Here's interview quotes from Tom Holland and some other famous voices taking you on a journey from controlling how you feel, to deciding your beliefs about what you can achieve, to setting goals, testing, failing, and how to pick yourself up again after. Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode18
Given that I make content on personal finance, not much makes it onto my wishlist except for software subscriptions. But this has definitely been on my wishlist. I have a parcel today therefore...what's in the box?
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Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode17
Our favourite superhero stories are about who we are without money and connections...Why do movies cost so much to make (taking Tom Holland's Spiderman as an example), and what can we take away from this to feel less like we desperately need more money and connections?
Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode15
We all struggle with comparison syndrome and I'm guessing you're here because like me, you're fascinated with how the other half lives. Our favourite superhero stories though are about who we are without money and connections. So, what are we missing supposedly? I'll share the mindset shifts and discoveries that have made it harder for me to envy the rich and famous. Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode16
Tom Holland's latest movie Cherry gave me nightmares, but not for the reasons you might think. There was a real problem with the reviews for this film, so here's a review round up and what the critics missed...and what it has to do with making money. Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode14
Combine these easy money saving tips for 2021 with daily habits to change your life and financial future. This is your daily checklist of simple money habits to save in 2021 and beyond. Return to this episode as many times as you need for a reminder ASAP of how you can save money today with quick changes to your habits and your life. These ideas from James Clear’s Atomic Habits on creating rituals should help you save money and spend responsibly while making saving fun. Don’t let your money control you; control your financial future and ask yourself the questions at the end because when you have a system, the goals take care of themselves. Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode13
What can you learn from Tom Holland about using Instagram positively? Is it just a time and money suck that encourages comparison syndrome, or should we copy King Holly to be financially healthier and happier? There's lots of reasons why everyone loves Spider-Man and T Ho, and some of them include how to use social media to create superfans. Entertainment isn't a waste of time or money if you know how to choose your spending priorities. Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode12
Professional inventor Rick was renting a four bedroom house in Cambridge for £1400 pm with his wife Amanda and their two kids when they decided they’d rather live in a double decker bus if it was their only way to have a home of their own. I’m going to cover what they had to do to turn the bus into a home with disabled access and what it cost. Maybe you’re not looking for accessible housing. Maybe you’re just looking for any housing that’s within your budget, and I know from experience it’s worthwhile researching every possible option to get a clear idea of how far you’re really willing to go to have a forever home.
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For this bonus episode, we're thinking about money differently to the usual tips rundowns. I'm going to be controversial & despite my recent content, I’m gonna say I don't actually think of myself as a fan of Harry Styles. I don’t think it’s okay to be obsessed with celebs, and a lot of so-called true fans…you’re not a real fan! I don't think of myself as a fan for several reasons, and I think this points to something larger about the way we approach our futures and our future finances, and what we want to achieve in life...If you want to know the truth about Harry Styles and how Harry Styles is soooo perfect, let’s examine a truth about autism, and talk about the true price of being a fan. More resources in the show notes at https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode10
The full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d1G7Zbe_aqY
Highlights on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3oGq5woPi04
Why are we talking about money in the same sentence as Harry Styles and what has it got to do with growing watermelons? So you’ve heard this crazy rumour that resenting the rich isn’t going to pay your bills, or give you your first deposit, and you’ve heard the government and your employer aren’t going to bail you out in life. This means it’s down to you to take control of your financial future. If it’s true that money doesn’t make you evil, it just amplifies the person you already are, and he hasn’t gone bankrupt either, Harry’s presumably doing something right to manage all that moolah. What’s good about Harry; is there something we should stop buying, & what can we learn about managing our own money if we’re saving for a big goal or want to buy our own house one day, or just be financially independent? Today let’s cover some life lessons from Harry Styles that anyone can use to bring our goals closer regardless of what stage we’re at in life. We’re gonna think rich and grow…fruit? Not just yet. P.S. How many song titles do you think I can include and stay coherent? More resources in the show notes at https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode9
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Today I’ve got at at least 7 simple changes you can make to your shopping habits to save money without sacrificing everything. How can you live a bit more frugally without compromising on quality and everything that you actually enjoy? Perhaps you’ve tried some frugal tips before, but it just felt like deprivation because you were being told to give up everything, or perhaps you tried some changes to your shopping habits that you weren’t happy with because you believe you get what you pay for. You could save a lot of money this year without a lot of effort, but you just haven’t met the right frugal tips yet. What you need if you’re ever going to reach your savings goal are a few areas in life where you can get exactly what you wanted, but pay less and waste less.
Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode8
What does it cost to buy a house really? What would it look like if it was easy to get on the housing ladder? You’ve had enough of renting or living with family. You’re totally on board with the UK obsession with home ownership. You want an asset, or something to pass down to your children, or you’re in love with interior design. Or perhaps you just want a fricking roof over your head that you’re convinced would be more secure than your current circumstances. I’m going to talk you through the fees, pitfalls and loopholes associated with buying a home and how you can significantly reduce those or avoid them altogether, so that you can put more money towards your deposit, or a refurb if you’re buying a fixer upper, or simply keep that money aside as your savings buffer. More resources in the show notes at https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode7
Can you save for anything in life if you like paying more for the good stuff in life like healthy food? What if you’re an impulse shopper and you love a good sale? On the one hand you want to save a big pot of money, whether it’s for your first house or financial independence. On the other hand you like what you like. What you can’t see is that money funnelling away from your big goal and into someone else’s pocket. The next thing you know, it’s five years later, someone else has got really deep pockets, and you’ve just got a cupboard full of so-called health foods and a triple wardrobe full of clothes you don’t wear. I’ve been there. Here's some quick tips to save money on the things you were going to buy anyway like food, and how to curb the impulse buying on anything not in your priorities. By the end of this you’ll have a whole host of ways to keep more of your money to yourself. More resources in the show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode6
How can we be grateful for what we've got while still setting goals and wanting more in life? What does it mean to become the best version of yourself? The research shows a daily gratitude habit improves our health and happiness, and potentially our wealth therefore. Today I share why you'll always be broke if you resent the rich, how to spot someone in debt so you can avoid copying them, and why you need to learn new skills if you ever want to be happy. I also recommend my favourite podcast lately for better mental health and self-improvement exercises to benefit you at any age. Show notes:https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode5
How do you put together an invoice and what does that invoice need to have on it? You spent the time and effort doing the work, so you better get paid and you want to get paid ASAP. We waste millions of hours worldwide chasing invoices. These aren’t reasons to not start a side hustle or business, but there are definitely ways to make the process easier, and to make it more likely that you’ll get paid and on time. I also suggest some ways that you could earn money and skip invoicing altogether. For more on the resources mentioned: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode4
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Can you save for anything in life and still do the things you really want to do, like buying your favourite brands even though they cost extra? When is it worth paying more? What if you had an extra £5000 this year? What would you do with that money? Or is it hard to pick one priority? Are you torn between spending it on something you enjoy but you know won’t last, or spending it on what you really need by putting it towards a home deposit of some kind, or are you thinking that maybe you’d grow it into even more wealth by investing it in a business or the stock market? Is it hard to pick because an extra £5k just sounds like a pipe dream anyway? If it feels like saving four figures just isn’t possible because you like what you like, you like it on impulse, and what you like is expensive, but you also feel like you can’t continue spending that way, then I’ve got at least 3 ways today for you to save money while still living it up, By the end of this you’ll know when it’s worth paying more in these areas, and these are small and easy adjustments that anyone can make. More resources on paying yourself first at https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode3
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Can you save for anything in life and still do the things you really want by just making small changes to the way you buy food? Maybe you feel like you’re in a rut at the moment financially, or you’re overwhelmed by the idea of making a massive life change to achieve your goals.
Follow along with the show notes, or catch up after listening on resources mentioned: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode2
What you need is some small tweaks that you can implement right away without doing any complicated financial acrobatics. We have to change something if we want to move forward, so how about taking a small step today instead?
Today I’m going to talk you through 3 food myths that are likely costing you more than you need to spend on your shopping each time, and how to get around these. If we can kickstart our progress with something easy, then we can feel more positive about tackling the big kahunas later.
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How quickly can you start saving money? What do first time buyers need to know about daily spending? And what shopping habits do you need if you’re trying to save for a big goal like a house deposit?
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Or perhaps you just want the financial freedom to choose between a buying home, or anything else on your bucket list like starting a business. Maybe you'd like to work less in a mainstream job to grow a side hustle, or spend more time with family.
If you want to save money and still do the things you really want to do that cost money, I’ll show you some simple shopping habits you can implement right away that will help you to achieve both. These tips should change the way you think about how you spend, so that you can spend better on the essentials you were going to buy anyway.
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How do you save more money? What does it mean to save like a bear? If you get that sensation quite regularly that you’ve got things you want to achieve, places to go, but time keeps flying by and taking half your cash with it, then my aim with this podcast is to get you to your destination quicker and with more of your cash intact, so that the rapid speed of living is actually working in your favour and delivering you to your goals sooner rather than later.
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https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode0
I’m going to share what’s worked for me financially, other content creators that have given me a catapult, and give you some shortcuts to earning and saving more.
In this episode I include what’s changed my life completely in the last few months, thanks to a few paragraphs in a book and to massive news(! Some books really pack a punch, eh?!). I lay out how you can use my experience so that you can transform your mindset quickly.
I also preview what’s coming in future episodes, and suggest some topics you can vote on for me to record next. (Ever wondered what Harry Styles has to do with Help to Buy? Or how to be a collector or a fan without going bankrupt?)