Clare Seal

Background:

Clare is a prominent figure in the financial wellbeing space, leveraging her own experiences to empower others. Four years ago, she faced personal financial struggles, prompting her to create the Instagram page @myfrugalyear as a means of venting frustrations and documenting her debt payoff journey. Sharing her newfound knowledge of personal finance, Clare amassed a dedicated following, providing updates on her progress and savings goals. 

In 2020, she published "Real Life Money," followed by "Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing" in 2022, both topping the Amazon charts. Alongside her writing success, Clare became a certified financial coach, assisting individuals in reshaping their money mindset. Recognised for her impact, she received nominations for financial influencer of the year at the British Bank Awards in 2022 and 2023. 

Clare's gratification lies in witnessing transformative "lightbulb moments" when her insights resonate with others. She acknowledges the limitations of budgeting in certain circumstances and seeks to guide individuals toward relevant services. As an ambassador for the Young Women's Trust, she champions economic justice for young women in the UK.

Expertise:

• Money saving
• Financial wellbeing

Clare’s recent coverage:

• Evening Standard | Cost of living crisis: as inflation reaches new peak 
• Glamour | I've knocked £10k off my debts in a year
• Good House keeping | My life in money 
• Grazia | My Frugal Year Reveals Her Identity 
• The Sun | I’m an eBay expert – how to make £1,106 by selling unwanted items 
• Birmingham Live | Financial experts reveal how to talk to your kids about money 

Awards:

• Nominated for Financial Influencer of the Year, British Bank Awards, 2022 & 2023.

Affiliations:

• Ambassador for Young Women’s Trust