Squanderlust with Martha Lawton

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.

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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, from pen and paper to spreadsheets to apps, and how using them might make you feel.

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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 our mental accounting to use our money better?

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Not all income is created equal. Most of us tend to treat money differently depending on where it came from because of an effect called mental accounting. Why do we do that? What effects can it have? And how can we make smarter choices?

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Thinking in absolutes can hurt your mental health, your relationships and your finances. So why do we do fall into the all-or-nothing trap? And how can we find a more prosperous middle ground?

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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.

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Spend your money to match your values and you'll feel better about your financial choices – but how do you get there? Martha, a money coach, guides Alex (and you) through some exercises to uncover personal and financial values and influences.

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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.

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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. A former financial adviser and a former chartered accountant discuss why that is – and what we can do about it.

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