Publication Contributions
25th March 2022 – Can a no spend challenge change your life in The Source Magazine pages 34-36.
In this Al Ain publication, I reflect on my no spend year and give a guide to getting started with your version of a no spend challenge to save money, question societal norms and discover your true values.
29th April 2022 – ‘Fuel’ your savings with these tips to slash your grocery and petrol bills – The Source Magazine pages 24-26.
In this Al Ain publication, I give my top tips for you to be intentional with your essential spending to free up more money to enjoy yourself, pay down debt or save for the future. Many people are feeling the pinch as the costs of food and petrol increase but don’t despair! There are ways to reduce your spending on your necessary budget categories – find my secrets in this article for how I slashed our grocery bill in half!
1st July 2022 – Is it worth saving for a rainy day? – The Source Magazine – pages 30-32
In this Al Ain publication, I discuss the reasons for building an emergency fund – is it worth it during a period of high inflation such as 2022? There is a guide to decide how much you need in your emergency fund and tips for how to stay motivated to save (and keep!) it.
6th August 2022 – How to protect yourself from financial scams – pages 26-28
In this Al Ain publication, I outline the main financial scams to be wary of – how to identify them and protect yourself if you do fall victim to increasingly sophisticated financial scammers. You can also find a guide of preventative measures to help stop the scammers from targeting you.
8th October 2022 – 3 financial plans you need to weather any boom or bust
In this Al Ain publication, I explain the little none secret that to be successful with money, you don’t just need a plan, you need 3 financial plans! The 3 plans are designed to prepare you for the inevitable storms, ride out the average days and prosper on the particularly sunny days.
31st October 2022 – How to deal with 7 common expat spending triggers
In this Al Ain publication, I explore spending triggers particularly relevant to expats, such as loneliness, culture shock and homesickness. Click to read strategies to cope with the spending triggers.
2nd December 2022 – How to save Dh3500 this holiday season
In this Al Ain publication, I outline different ways to save money during this busy and potentially very expensive holiday season. I go through budgeting, saving and even earning some extra dirhams at this time of year. Don’t forget to download my free holiday savings challenge and purchase my holiday budget spreadsheet to ensure you start the new year in a strong financial position!
2nd September 2022 – The Secret to Saving without Sacrificing your Deluxe Dubai Lifestyle
This blog post gives a guide to values based budgeting – choosing what brings you value and spending with intention. A highly personalised and effective budgeting method, this enables you to save without feeling like you have to restrict everything. To increase your savings rate, sure you may have to sacrifice some of your current spending, but are you 100% sure that everything you spend money on right now is bringing you joy and value?
