You may already know Refinery29’s Money Diaries… this is our own version of it! We’ve put together a few questions to understand what women are doing with their money. Let’s break the taboo and talk more about finances!

It’s short, snappy, fun and anonymous.

finance manager. berkshire. 29. living with partner.

💭 Financial goals:

Short term (1-5 years): Sell flat to buy house.

Medium term (5-10 years): Generous savings bucket and reduce mortgage.

Long term (10 years +): Start own business and come out of the corporate world.

🌟 Best buy ever: Our flat - getting on the property ladder after years of saving.

😳 Worst buy ever: Juicer - £100ish - used for a week 4 years ago.

👀 Things you spend the most money on: Food for sure!

😌 Pension: Yes.

🔮 Insurances: Car & flat Contents.

💸 Salary / Income: £52k.

💰 Net worth (what you own vs what you owe, or your assets minus your debts): £47,000.

💻 Any side hustles: No.

👛 Savings: £14,000 in bank account and Stocks & Shares ISA. I budget each month and move money into savings the day I am paid.

🏠 Home: Yes - about to put on the market to buy a house.

🔦 Debt: None - I paid my final Student loan payment in July 2020!!! BEST.FEELING.EVER.

📈 Investing: Basic pension contribution through work + Stocks & Shares ISA.

⚡ What is money for you? Independence.

🚀 What is financial independence for you? Not having to use my credit card to get through the month.

THANK YOU!

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