The Vault with Financielle

“I upgraded my phone even though my old one worked perfectly”… jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “My partner left and I’m £37,000 in credit card debt”💸 ”My job expenses pushed me £5,000 into debt”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Check out the Money MOT in the Financielle app 🤑Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch ** The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

“I booked a holiday before checking if I could actually afford it”… jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “I’ve got a high-interest loan, should I overpay or save instead?”💸 ”Our retirement plans have changed forever and I don’t know how to plan now”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “Is it possible to have a positive breakup?”💸 “I sacrificed my career and now I’m being punished for it”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸#AD Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or co-parenting aspects of separation.Enjoyed this episode?Listen to The Divorce Podcast where Kate Daly and her guests look at relationships and separation from different angles, including emotional, legal and social.

“I avoid talking about money with my partner because it’s too awkward”… jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “Am I Overthinking Baby Savings?”💸 ”My Husband Earns More… So Why Am I the One in Debt?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch*The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

“I compare my money journey to people online”… jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “I Quit My Job… And Then They Offered Me Everything I Wanted”💸 ”Debt-Free vs Moving Abroad: Which Comes First?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch*The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

“I haven’t asked for a pay rise because I feel guilty”… jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “I Was Scammed Out of £4k… What Do I Do Now?”💸 ”Should I Sacrifice My Mental Health to Save Money?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch*The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

“I keep all my money in cash because investing scares me” … jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “I Have $200k in My Pension but Only $1,300 in Savings… Help”💸 ”I’m trapped in My Overdraft After 20 Years”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.

Send us a text“My long term partner doesn’t know I have a f off fund” … jail or no jail? 🚨This week, we’re diving into these money dilemmas:💸 “I’m Covering Everything Alone While He Dodges Child Support”💸 ”Do I Blow Three Months of Savings… or Risk Family Drama?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch* The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textThis week, we’re playing “Jail or No Jail” with your money confessions 👀 then diving into your dilemmas:💸 ”I feel a credit card purchase coming on…”💸 ”My Boyfriend Used Me for £3,000… What Do I Do Now?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch** The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.*The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textToday, we’re turning goals into plans.In this final episode of the Unlocked series, Laura models real 2026 money goals live using real submissions from the Financielle community to show what goal modelling actually reveals, and why numbers are the difference between wishing and doing.We start with a quick refresher on why modelling works:It shows whether your goals are realisticIt highlights what needs to change to reach themSmall routine tweaks compound into massive resultsYou need a plan that fits into your everyday lifeThen Laura walks through multiple real-life scenarios, including:A single mum with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy her home with a gifted 10% deposit, and how to balance that against consumer debtA 25-year-old torn between maximising her LISA for a first home and starting long-term investingA listener navigating a debt-free journey while saving for a wedding, and how to balance progress with joyAlong the way, Laura talks through trade-offs, priorities, risk, mindset, and why “perfect” plans aren’t the goal, sustainable ones are.Takeaways:What goal modelling really revealsWhy most money goals fail (no numbers behind them)Why now is the time to model your own goals before JanuaryIf you’re enjoying the Unlocked series, subscribe to The Vault, leave us a review, and tell us how you’re resetting and rebuilding in the comments or the Financielle App community.#moneystory #goalsetting #Financielle #TheVaultUnlocked #moneygoalsConnect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textHappy new yeaaaaar! 🎆This week, we’re playing a NYE edition of “Jail or No Jail” with your money confessions 👀 Then we chat through our personal money goals, celebrate an amazing money win and jump into a listener dilemma:💸 “I’ve changed my financial life - now what?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textWe’re finally at the goal-setting part of the journey — and this isn’t about overwhelming yourself with huge targets you forget by February. It’s about building goals that fit into your monthly routine so you actually hit them.In this episode, Laura talks about:Why we all love a fresh start but lose motivation fastWhy most goals never get reached (too vague, too many, no plan)How tracking progress creates healthy dopamineWhy micro tracking leads to macro resultsWhy 2026 is about long-term, sustainable glow ups, not overnight onesThe power of seeing your progress visually with debt, net worth and goal trackersLaura also shares some of her own goals for 2026; from investing more intentionally (LISA, S&S ISA, JISA) to getting the mortgage down and building a lifestyle where saving, spending, investing and giving all work together.Takeaways:Your 2026 glow up is trackable.Tracking is the difference between wishing and doing.Next week, we’ll be modelling some of the Financielle community’s goals and showing how to turn them into realistic, achievable plans.If you’re enjoying the Unlocked series, subscribe to The Vault, leave us a review, and tell us how you’re resetting and rebuilding in the comments or the Financielle App community.#moneystory #goalsetting #Financielle #TheVaultUnlocked #moneygoalsConnect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textHo ho ho! Here’s a special Christmas Eve episode of The Vault 🎄🎁This week, we’re getting festive with a brand new game, “Jail or No Jail”, using your money confessions! We also share a Twixmas money checklist to help you reset between Christmas and New Year, and dive into a community dilemma we know so many of you will relate to:“We’ve overspent this Christmas” 🫣If money feels a bit heavy right now, you’re not alone, and this episode is here to help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control going into the new year.Links to things we mentioned in the episode:Reflect on 2025 with: UNLOCKED: How Looking Back at Your Money Habits Can Set You Up for Success Take back control of your money with our digital course: The Money Playbook Use code NEWYEAR for 25% OFF Send this to your self-employed friendsConnect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textUNLOCKED Week 3: Ready for the Year AheadLast week we touched lightly on sinking funds. This week, we’re going all in because your year will fail without them (sorry, not sorry).In a world of credit and BNPL, saving up for the things you want is one of the most underrated money habits there is. Sinking funds are about delayed gratification, being prepared, and having money waiting for future you.In this episode, Laura covers:Why sinking funds are her favourite under-the-radar money habitThe “unexpected” costs that show up every single year (MOTs, birthdays, holidays, Christmas…)Why sinking funds are elite money behaviourHow they remove guilt, overspending and last-minute stressWhy people resist them (yes, they can feel boring… and revealing)How sinking funds create emotional stability, not just financial stabilityHow to set them up using tools like Starling, Monzo and RevolutWhy the Financielle community pushed for the sinking fund tracker and how to use itIf you want to change your spending habits in 2026, you need sinking funds. Save now. Buy later. Feel calmer all year long.If you’re enjoying the Unlocked series, subscribe to The Vault, leave us a review, and tell us how you’re resetting and rebuilding in the comments or the Financielle App community.#moneystory #sinkingfunds #Financielle #TheVaultUnlocked #personalfinanceforwomenConnect with our Partner🫶 Protect yourself and loved ones with our friends at Lifesearch** The above is a tracked link, which tells our partner we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a text“Debt-free status is way more important than a luxurious lifestyle” - we unpack this week’s controversial opinion, then dive into your dilemmas:💸 ”Do I sacrifice take-home pay for a bigger pension?”💸 ”Should I use child benefits for my debts?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textUNLOCKED Week 2: Reset & RebuildThis week, we’re talking about the budgeting tool: the heart of your routine and the thing most people get wrong.In this episode, Laura opens with a mini rant about how budgeting gets framed as restrictive and punishing… even though we build routines for everything else in life but somehow still wing it with our money.We get into:- Why people don’t stick to budgets (hint: they’re not built for *your* life)- Why a budget isn’t about being strict- How the Financielle budgeting method actually works- The psychology behind it: structure → safety → confidence- Breaking the “new year, new budget I’ll never look at again” curse- How to make budgeting sustainable and enjoyable- How Laura and Carl approach their own check-ins and what really matters each monthYou don’t need the perfect plan — just one you can adjust each month to fit your life, your season and your goals.And your budget tool? It’s the heart of your 2026 routine.If you’re enjoying the Unlocked series, subscribe to The Vault, leave us a review, and tell us how you’re resetting and rebuilding in the comments or the Financielle App community.Join the community by downloading the Financielle App 💖📲 #moneystory #Financielle #TheVaultUnlocked #budgetingroutine #personalfinanceforwomen Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a text“Spending your younger years travelling is shortsighted” - we unpack this week’s controversial opinion, then dive into your dilemmas:💸 ”Should I increase my credit card allowance?”💸 ”Should I still have an F-off fund?”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a textWelcome to The Vault Unlocked with Laura from Financielle! We’re kicking off a five-week Unlocked series, and first up is all about ✨reflection✨. Looking back at your money habits can feel awkward and icky, but it’s the secret to actually getting ahead.In this episode, Laura dives into:- Why we avoid checking our accounts- Why a “fresh start” doesn’t magically fix everything- The patterns you only spot when you zoom out- How to shift from “I was so sh*t with money” to “this is actually useful information”She also shares her own reflections — from overspending on food shops to dipping into savings — and why automating her money has been a game-changer.One honest look back can set you up for a better year ahead.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Financielle, leave a review, and join the conversation in the comments or in the Financielle App community. 💖Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a text“Using a boyfriend to fund your lifestyle is embarrassing” - we unpack this week’s controversial opinion, then dive into your dilemmas:💸 ”Is my job costing me too much?”💸 ”I’m scared to move in with my new partner after losing everything once before”Got a money win or (totally anonymous) dilemma? Share it via the Financielle app community or email thevault@financielle.com 💌You’re not alone in figuring this stuff out. Get honest, helpful reads at financielle.com 💖💸Connect with our Partners*🫶 Get life insurance with our friends at Lifesearch. Speak to a female advisor here.🏡 Meet our Financielle approved Mortgage Brokers.💸 Get cashback that reduces your mortgage interest with Sprive (£5 extra for you using code: FINANC)*The above are tracked links, which tells our partners we sent you and may in future result in a payment or benefit to our site.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn

Send us a text#ad A special investing episode, brought to you with our friends at AJ Bell Dodl 📲🤑The Financielle team walk you through their personal investing journey and chat through community dilemmas. If you're curious about investing and want to get started - this episode’s for you. 🫵💰Thanks to our episode sponsors Dodl. The low-cost, little-effort app designed to help you on your investing journey. You can download the app here https://dodl.onelink.me/uBIb/zl3xxzv7Just remember, investing comes with both risk and reward.The Vault is an entertaining yet thought provoking podcast that answers our community’s dilemmas and confessions surrounding women and money.Visit https://www.financielle.com to download our app.Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Financielle for more:▶︎ TikTok▶︎ InstagramAbout Financielle:Financielle is a female focussed finance app helping women to take back control of their money, ditch debt, increase savings and invest in their future.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedIn