Vestpod - Emilie Bellet, Women and Money

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What On Earth Are We Doing With Our Money?

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.


DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER. LONDON. 32.

💭 Financial goals:

Short term (1-5 years): Continue to work in fashion to gain experience and meet creative people.

Medium term (5-10 years): Start my own business. Start a family.

Long term (10 years +): Travel.

🌟 Best buy ever: Dance class lessons. The only way to forget about everything after a stressful day at work. £20 per week.

😳 Worst buy ever: A designer handbag I now cannot wear anywhere.

👀 Things you spend the most money on: Rent.

😌 Pension: Yes.

🔮 Insurances: Yes.

💸 Salary / Income: £27K.

💰 Net worth (what you own vs what you owe, or your assets minus your debts): £5,000.

💻 Any side hustles: Small shoe brand.

👛 Savings: No. Spend it all on rent and travel.

🏠 Home: No.

🔦 Debt: £5k in student loans.

📈 Investing: Small startup.

What is money for you? Freedom.

🚀 What is financial independence for you? Quitting my job and starting my own projects. .


THANK YOU!

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