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27 July 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Evan shares the best advice he’s been ever given: “Only spend money where it really matters.”
24 March 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Emma reveals how she’s gone from being in debt and on the benefit, to being debt free with a great job and a solid money plan in place.
31 January 2025
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Jack reveals why he values experiences over material possessions – and that he should probably stop buying his lunch!
18 October 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Kate says it was eye-opening to learn how to invest to make her money work for her, rather than just working for her money.
Updated 10 February 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Struggling to know which career path to go down? Here’s why ‘passion’ shouldn’t be your only criteria.
Read more about Picking a career that’ll pay for a life you’ll love
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