Blossom Blog

The unexpected costs of buying a home

Buying a home is big decision - quite possibly the largest purchase of your life. Before you jump in, we’ve put together this blog to help you best prepare financially for your new home purchase – without any surprises.

19th June 2022

Spending Plan vs a Budget, what's the difference and why does it matter?

If you don’t like to budget, or find it hard to stick to one, you’re not alone. For many, just the thought of budgeting alone often creates a feeling of restriction or limitation. We get it! That’s why we’re not a fan of the B word here.

12th June 2022

How getting in touch with your emotions could save you a lot of money

Good money management isn’t always about spending less money. This of course can help, particularly if you’re looking to save or invest, but managing money well also require you to become conscious of your spending habits.

5th June 2022

Why your values matter when it comes to spending and investing

The decisions you make to spend, save, invest, grow and give your money should always reflect your top priorities in life. The first step to making financial decisions in alignment with your values, is to recognise what you really care about.

29th May 2022

Reach your savings goals with our savings calculator

Saving enough money for the future starts with a plan. Whether you’ve set your sights on a new car, holiday, or emergency fund, chipping away at your expenses little by little can help make it a reality.

15th May 2022

Why sustainable investing matters to the environment

Individually, you may feel that you can’t do much to help tackle big environmental issues, but the reality is that every one of us can help, in our own way, to create a better world. One such way that you can do this is to consider sustainable investing.

6th May 2022

6 Tips to Create a Savings Mindset

The art of saving money has a lot to do with having the right mindset! Without a positive mindset to support your actions, you’re likely to procrastinate, find excuses, self-sabotage or give up on your savings goals. If you're going to stick to a savings plan, you’re going to need a mindset that supports you.

29th April 2022

The excuses we use that prevent us from reaching our savings goals

Making excuses is normal from time to time but once they start to interfere with your life and prevent you from reaching your goals, it’s time to learn how to stop making them! Here are the most common excuses we hear when it comes to saving and how we think you can reframe them!

22nd April 2022