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What a way to make a living: the cost of menopause
It is vital that employers recognize menopause and put policies in place to support their workforce and maintain a productive and inclusive

EK Wills
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Our most important "Thneed" is a change in values
‘Society' has all the power. It tells us what we need to be aiming for and why as well as how. As exemplified in Dr Seuss's The Lorax, we...

EK Wills
Jul 7, 20213 min read


WTAF: Double Plus Good
By EK Wills The world has turned on itself: first the pandemic tried to reduce the harm humans are doing to it by pruning the population...

EK Wills
Jun 7, 20202 min read


Subtle influence: what makes a good decision?
By EK Wills Why do we feel the need to take on others’ opinions? Today I went to pick out a new pair of glasses and I took someone along...

EK Wills
Oct 5, 20193 min read


Burnout or resilience: labels to apportion blame to stress
By EK Wills There is a lot of talk around the topic of stress and being overwhelmed. But when we start labeling the result with terms...

EK Wills
Sep 7, 20193 min read


Psychological spending: Buy less when you pay with cash rather than credit card
By E K Wills Why do so many people have such huge credit card debts? Financial gurus are always espousing the virtues of not going into...

EK Wills
May 11, 20193 min read


Mother’s Day: 7 perfect gifts for a budget - plus get bonus family time
By EK Wills Many families are feeling the pinch at this time of year. Christmas has eaten a hole in the budget and the family holiday...

EK Wills
May 4, 20194 min read


Funding Fever: how competition impacts the best of intentions
By EK Wills Call me controversial but I feel that the current climate of fundraising is set up to generate competition at our expense....

EK Wills
Mar 15, 20193 min read


FOMO or keeping up with the Joneses: better to focus on our PB
By E K Wills We recently moved from a house we were bursting out of and into one with a spacious open plan. It felt like all our...

EK Wills
Jan 5, 20192 min read


Teaching Kids About Money Early: for sensible financial decisions later
By EK Wills Many people struggle with finances their whole lives. And many feel they don’t know enough about how to manage their money....

EK Wills
Nov 17, 20183 min read


Who wants to be a millionaire? A how-to, initial step plan
By EK Wills I grew up in the excess of the 80’s when everyone expected to become a millionaire. My father was one, so why shouldn’t I?...

EK Wills
Oct 6, 20183 min read


Setting Financial Goals in the Context of Family – and How to Buy a House in Sydney
by EK Wills There are many aspects to finances in the family: from workinpocket money to planning for future education and, even more...

EK Wills
May 5, 20184 min read


How to Work Out Your Own Personal Values and Your 'Why'
by EK Wills Have you ever really asked yourself what you live for? Or why are you living the way you do, right now? And, even more...

EK Wills
Mar 31, 20183 min read


Emotional Rollercoaster – how we can learn from our emotions and teach our kids
by EK Wills This week I metaphorically fell on my face when I was trying to do too much and tripped on my own eagerness. I was going to...

EK Wills
Mar 10, 20183 min read


Ageism – Why your age matters as a working mother but you’re still setting an example to your girls
by EK Wills How old are you? This question is about as invasive as who you voted for or how much you paid for your house. But everyone...

EK Wills
Mar 3, 20183 min read


Spend or Save: Does family influence determine whether you are generous or a spendthrift? case study
by EK Wills Do you lavish each other with praise and gifts? Or are you restrained, aiming to teach about saving for the future? And how...

EK Wills
Feb 17, 20183 min read


Reflections on China from a family perspective as New Year approaches
Personal point of view of Chinese impact on Sydney from an Egg (Chinese on the inside, White on the outside) I love celebrating Chinese...

EK Wills
Feb 11, 20183 min read


Top 10 Tips for Parents - On How to be Creative while being Cost effective at Christmas
by EK Wills Is your Christmas celebrated as a traditional one or do you like to mix it up with some creative changes? These budget and...

EK Wills
Jan 12, 20183 min read
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