Lessons from a Viral Money Diary – Elle Hunt, Guardian writer
In this episode of Keep the Change, Tom sits down with journalist and author Elle Hunt to unpack her viral money diary that sparked headlines—and the public reaction that followed. From avocado toast debates to the hidden costs of single life, Elle reflects on navigating her 20s and 30s, shifting her money mindset, and the cultural baggage we all carry around cash. They dive into the hurdles of homeownership, what Martin Lewis taught her, and why she wouldn’t write the diary again. Plus, why her cat might just be her best ever purchase.
Keep The Change
Keep The Change is here to crack open the black box of personal finance – because let’s be honest, most of us were never really taught how money works. We’re on a mission to make finance less confusing, more engaging, and actually useful for real life.
Each episode, we'll break down the money questions that matter.
-Smart, simple ways to make your money work harder
-Conversations with experts who help real people every day
-The human stories behind how we earn, spend, and saveWhether you’re trying to make smarter money moves or just want to feel more in control of your finances, we’ve got you covered.
- No. of episodes: 5
- Latest episode: 2025-05-13
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