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Why life is sometimes like making Ikea furniture

Oh hi there, and welcome to my latest post as I come out of a semi-regular writer's block/impostor syndrome hiatus. If you don't periodically question the point of everything you do and your ability to do it, are you even... Continue Reading →

Three things I learnt about making life choices during a pandemic

Oh hey there Fierce Girls. Been a while, I know. Was having a low-key life review. I mean, who doesn't want to pull their life apart after three months in lockdown? On the upside, I got a puppy. Meet Dotty... Continue Reading →

This is legit the only thing you need to read about the Royal Commission

And it's not even that long! I want to say a few things about the shit that went down with the Hayne Royal Commission into banking and financial services. The final report was released on Monday, I know, it's the... Continue Reading →

Four things rich people do … that you can too

There’s a section in my favourite gossip mag, ‘Celebs – they’re just like us’, where photos like Reese Witherspoon hauling groceries to her car make us feel good - as though there’s not much separating our humble lives from theirs.... Continue Reading →

When are you gonna get serious about your money?

How about now? Let me tell you a story. Maybe it will inspire you/get you off your arse. Sonia and Todd are everyday people with everyday jobs and a house in the suburbs. Sonia works in a finance company, so... Continue Reading →

Maybe your grandma was right (about money, as well as that boy you were dating)

My late step-grandma* had a saying about choosing a partner: 'Never stoop to pick up nothing'. This post is not about that - I just wanted to share it because it's great, and to prove that Grandmas know their shit.... Continue Reading →

How to feel wealthier, happier and more in control of money

What do you get when you cross a yoga teacher with a financial adviser? No, that’s not the opening line to a joke. Lea Schodel is both of those things, and as a result, is the driving force behind a... Continue Reading →

What’s holding you back from being Fierce?

It was always going to be tight. I found it hard to negotiate the notice period at my old job and the start date of my new job. Well, when I say 'negotiate', I mean I didn't do that at all;... Continue Reading →

What marriage – and divorce – taught me about money

My house was sold on Saturday. It sounds exciting but is in fact painful. It's one of the last steps on the road to settling my divorce. Regardless of the price my property commanded, selling it was one more loss in... Continue Reading →

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