Kate Crowhurst is a financial literacy educator. With a background in specialist financial literacy research and education, she's on a mission to deconstruct traditional finance education and make money bites sized. In 2018 she was awarded a place on Forbes 30 under 30 for her work in this field.
Stockpiling or panic buying is a change in buyer behaviour triggered by fear. And how do you beat fear? By being aware of your emotions and choosing to be calm, disciplined and logical in your behaviour and consumer choices.
The idea of reusable products is in the name – you only have to buy the product once but can continue to use that product again and again. Better still, not only will a reusable product save you money, it also a sustainable choice that adds up over time. To help you get started, here’s 5 reusable products you need in your life right now.
This is a marathon, not a sprint and once you get started in learning about money and mastering your money, you’ll be surprised at the progress you can make over time.
Being more mindful about how we get rid of items that we no longer use benefits both our wallets and the planet. If your local charity bins are overflowing with donations, I would suggest that you try selling old clothes you no longer wear precisely because this takes up more time than simply donating old items.
Managing your money in a world where we’re constantly being marketed to isn’t easy and it’s less easy for those champions among us who choose to commit their money, time and skills to improving the state of the world. However, it’s through making conscious spending choices, donating to causes you believe in, exploring ethical financial products and building your emergency fund, that you can start to use your money to create the change you wish to see in the world.
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