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Financial tips and advice from Mary Lewis
Welcome to the Lewis Financial Journal.
A blog which combines practical thinking on money, work and the financial decisions that shape our lives.
Written for women and families who want to understand their finances clearly, not just be told what to do.
Independence Planning Advice
Independence Planning Advice
What Happens in a Financial Plan?
If you’ve never worked with a financial adviser before, “financial planning” can sound vague or a little intimidating. Somewhere between budgeting and something only wealthy people need.
In practice, it’s neither.
It’s a structured process for bringing your financial picture together so you can make decisions with accurate information instead of guesswork.
Here’s what it looks like, step by step.
5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is the perfect time of year to open up your finances - not because something’s wrong, but because a seasonal change is the ideal prompts which reminds us that great days are ahead.
Unsure what to do first? Here’s what I tell me clients to do, by addressing these 5 areas, you have knowledge over your cashflow and a clearer picture of your finances - when it comes to finances, knowledge is power.