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A collection of personal blog posts by Marie Ellis – Broke Girl in the City.

Laura Whitmore’s moving tribute to Caroline Flack

Marie Ellis16th February 2020

The tragic news of Caroline Flack's untimely death was an incredible shock. I don't think anyone could believe the news yesterday when we all learned Caroline had taken her own life. Caroline was such a vibrant, cheeky, beautiful soul who touche... Read More...

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Time to set new goals, saving tips & BBC Radio 5 Live #MoneyMonday

Marie Ellis3rd February 2020

2020 #MoneyMondays Each Monday, I try to post an article about Money. Whether this is about money, savings or budgeting. Last year, I wrote a retrospective summary of my monthly budget for my blog. Documenting what I had spent my money on... Read More...

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In the studio with Laura Whitmore BBC Radio 5 Live

Marie Ellis31st January 2020

Broke Girl on the City talks to Laura Whitmore on BBC Radio 5 Live Laura Whitmore invited me on to the first BBC Radio 5 Live show back after the New Year, to discuss money and January budgets. It's a tough month, but I share my top tips... Read More...

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The Wonga payday loan trap

Marie Ellis29th January 2020

How I took out multiple Wonga loans - my personal story Wonga is about to pay out this week to people who submitted a claim last year after the company went into administration. I had taken out a number of loans with Wonga in 2011. Payday loa... Read More...

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December Spending Diary

Marie Ellis9th January 2020

My December spending diary As part of my Money Monday series this year, I have been keeping a finance journal looking at how I spend my money each month. This is the last month of my spending diary series. Looking back through the last yea... Read More...

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November Spending Diary

Marie Ellis28th December 2019

My November spending diary As part of my Money Monday series, I am keeping a finance journal looking at how I spend my money in the city each month. It's unbelievable how quickly money disappears when living in the city. Even when I budget... Read More...

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