Rachel Pearce
Rachel Pearce is a finance expert, an editor and the mother of two tiny people.
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The best Christian response if there’s a colleague you don’t like at work
Rachel Pearce shares her key dos and don’ts for anyone who’s struggling with a tricky workmate.
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Nigel Farage’s bank account was closed unfairly – is this a sign of things to come?
However you feel about the former UKIP leader, closing accounts based on a person’s political or religious views is dangerous, says Rachel Pearce.
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Too embarrassed to ask for money you’ve lent out? Maybe that’s not such a bad thing…
Money shouldn’t be a taboo subject, says Rachel Pearce, but lending to others without expecting repayment is a biblical precept.
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With singleness often pushing women into long term renting, is a 100% mortgage the answer to buying your own home?
If you hate renting but have no deposit saved up, a 100% mortgage may sound tempting. Finance writer Rachel Pearce urges female renters to think carefully before looking for a ‘magic mortgage button’.
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Is King Charles III a ‘real’ Christian? A look at the monarch’s faith
Our soon-to-be-crowned monarch is walking the tightrope with his statements about faith, but will he turn the great British nation into a circus or will he act as a wonderful ringmaster, pointing us back to Christ?
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If you’re not sure it’s worth going back to work after maternity leave, here’s what you should know
New research suggests that 98% of women in the UK want to return to work after maternity leave, but only 13% make it back full time. The reasons? Sky-high childcare costs and inflexible employers…
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I prayed that God would stop this nightmare and let my baby live
Rachel Pearce thought she knew how it would feel to suffer a miscarriage. The heartache of a life lost; the physical pain from the bleeding; the fear that it might happen again. It turns out she had no idea…
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Can Christians invest in cryptocurrency or is it just a dangerous gamble?
Looking to snaffle up some cryptocurrency? Don’t be caught short, advises Rachel Pearce.
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Some Christians believe being in debt is a sin but I definitely don't feel that way
Some Christians believe debt is an abomination to God. Rachel Pearce believes otherwise…
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What happens to our money and stamps now the Queen has died?
The country is in mourning, but what about the practical implications of our beloved monarch’s death? Rachel Pearce investigates.
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From listening to my body to remembering to cover up afterwards: five things I’ve learned the hard way about breastfeeding
Breast may be best, but breastfeeding is no walk in the park, says mum-of-two Rachel Pearce. Here she shares her five top tips for feeding little ones.
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Travelling with kids can be agonising but wonderful, here are some pro tips for making the holidays as painless as possible
Rachel Pearce offers her top tips for holiday bliss as she prepares to travel abroad with two very little people and a happy-go-lucky husband. What could possibly go wrong?
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‘God told me you're the one’ and four other red flags that I’ve experienced on dodgy dates
Looking back over her Christian dating disasters, Rachel Pearce identifies five disturbing phrases that are a sure fire sign you need to run for the hills.
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MUM’S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on keeping on top of the mess
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: tackling the mess.
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Explaining the Easter story to my two-year-old brought up some confusing and VERY cheeky questions, but I think I got there in the end
Rachel Pearce was worried that telling her daughter about Jesus’ death might scar her for life. Little did she know that the Easter story was about to take a surprising turn…
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From doctor’s appointments to maternity pay, these are your legal rights as a pregnant employee
Whether you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace since becoming pregnant or simply want to know what you’re entitled to, this guide from Rachel Pearce should help.
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MUM'S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on their disastrous attempts at having a date night
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: date nights.
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From spending to saving and giving to tithing, this is how to manage your finances in a Godly way
The Bible tells us to honour God with our money (Proverbs 3:9), but what does that look like in practice? Rachel Pearce shares her thoughts as we mark the start of a new tax year.
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The five “worst” Mother’s Day gifts of all time
Flowers, a spa day voucher…a rubber chicken? Rachel Pearce shares her all-time present lowlights.
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How *not* to support a Christian woman through pregnancy
Avoid these five faux pas if you want to keep your pregnant friends, advises Rachel Pearce.