Conscious Consumerism For the past year, we’ve sat and watched influencers live their best lives; blazoning £500 Asos hauls across their stories, TikTok and YouTube (where were they even going to wear all that?). How many times have you been scrolling on TikTok, seen an influencer raving
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In this article, Financielle team member Lucy shares her personal thoughts on the cost of her education and questions if her degree was worth it. With a year and a half of online lectures, socially distanced accommodation and quiet nights in, university isn’t what it used to
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In this guest story, we have a community member who shares her experience of dating fraud, to help others spot the warning signs and avoid the same situation. Back in 2019 I met someone on what was supposed to be a vetted dating website and without knowing
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Thoughtfully Created by Natascha Raihani Upon scrolling through independent shoe brand Taschka’s Instagram, you’ll quickly notice the sheer style, wearability and sustainability that comes alongside. From supporting a charity close to their heart to ensuring their Portugal-based family-run workshop staff are paid fairly, Taschka embodies the level
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You Can’t Sit With Us – Greenwashing edition We all know that sustainability is of huge importance at the moment, we need to save our planet! But we also know that sustainability is a trend. You might think “ah whether it’s a trend or not at least
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Self-Care on a Budget Spending all your hard-earned cash on overpriced face masks and takeaways you regret the next day is not too conducive to the notion of self-care. It doesn’t require a huge splurge and a full day of spa activities to maintain your general wellbeing.
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The 6 Books You Need To Read For Mind, Body and Business Hankering for a new self-help book? You’re in the right place. Here at Financielle, we’ve chosen some of our favourites that cover mind, body and business. From morning routines to challenging existing beliefs, these books
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The fast-fashion vs sustainable fashion debate is nothing new, but what if pre-owned fashion companies were also now great for your investment portfolio as well as for the environment? With a year in lockdown, we’ve apparently had time on our hands to clear out wardrobes and part
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So what is the frog and why should you eat it? Mark Twain once said, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” Brian Tracy uses this quote in his book “Eat That Frog!:
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As the dark, cold nights settle in and the boxset choices run a little low, why not try the new-style date night, money date night! Long gone are the nights of Netflix and chill, takeaway and a glass of wine. There’s a new date night to consider
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