You might already be familiar with Refinery29’s Money Diaries… well, this is the Vestpod version! We’ve put together a few questions to help us understand what women are doing with their money, and they've answered! Always fun, always succinct, and always anonymous.

Research Nurse. Manchester. 37. Married, Two Kids.

💭 Financial goals:

Short term (1-5 years): Holidays and a new car.

Medium term (5-10 years): Build savings up.

Long term (10 years +): Retire at 55.

🌟 Best buy ever: My £10 a month online Les Mills fitness classes and my exercise equipment, keeps me sane and healthy.

😳 Worst buy ever: Expensive designer handbags, £500. Although I have used many times, it was a waste of money.

👀 Things you spend the most money on: Childcare.

😌 Pension: Yes, NHS pension which I top up with AVC (£300 a month).

🔮 Insurances: Yes, holiday, car and home.

💸 Salary / Income: £38,000.

💰 Net worth (what you own vs what you owe, or your assets minus your debts): £250,000.

💻 Any side hustles: No.

👛 Savings: Yes. Investment ISAS, Savings accounts and a pension which I top up with regular AVC payments.

🏠 Home: Yes, paid for. Worth £300,000.

🔦 Debt: None at all. I don't use credit cards unless it's an emergency and have no debts /loans.

📈 Investing: My financial advisor invests in investment ISAS for me.

⚡ What is money for you? Freedom and peace of mind.

🚀 What is financial independence for you? Not relying on anyone else for what I want.

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