Finance

The Freedom Kit: 5 ways you can free yourself from financial stress – according to an expert

We know wellness is key to leading a healthy, stress-free life, but what about financial wellness? Qualified financial advisor and HerMoney founder Carol Brick explains how we can create our own financial wellbeing

Finacial advisor Carol Brick: ‘In order to eliminate financial stress, practising good money management on a day-to-day basis is key alongside getting a rainy-day fund in place.’ Picture by Zachary Staines on Unsplash

Being short of money; especially having difficulty meeting basic financial commitments, is a significant driver of financial stress. On the flip side, many who have money fail to properly manage it and create the kind of financial wellness they should be enjoying.

In order to eliminate financial stress, practising good money management on a day-to-day basis is key alongside getting a rainy-day fund in place.

After that you’re into damage limitation, or ‘future-proofing’ financial wellbeing. ...