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.

MUSIC MANAGER. LONDON. 31. IN A RELATIONSHIP.

💭 Financial goals:

Short term (1-5 years): Pay off my mortgage, start saving some real money.

Medium term (5-10 years): Start my own business, have kids, work part-time.

Long term (10 years +): Buy a second home in a different country for holiday/retreat/thinking.

🌟 Best buy ever: My flat and therapy.

😳 Worst buy ever: Cheap clothes.

👀 Things you spend the most money on: Mortgage, workshops/training.

😌 Pension: Through workplace, very very minimum.

🔮 Insurances: Home insurance.

💸 Salary / Income: £35K.

💰 Net worth (what you own vs what you owe, or your assets minus your debts): £583,000

💻 Any side hustles: Sometimes, for £250.

👛 Savings: I try to always have 2k aside for an emergency.

🏠 Home: Yes - £720k.

🔦 Debt: Zero.

📈 Investing: I really want to understand how to get started.

⚡ What is money for you? It's a facilitator.

🚀 What is financial independence for you? Being able to focus on progress.

THANK YOU!

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