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Welcome to RAW Money, the nexus where financial planning meets personal growth.

About
Raw money

Our ethos, “Radical Acceptance With, (RAW)” underpins a practice where your financial journey is acknowledged as a vital part of your life’s tapestry. At RAW Money, we believe in a holistic approach to money management—recognizing that your relationship with finances is cyclical and deeply interconnected with your life experiences. Here, radical means embracing change with an open heart, acceptance stands for meeting your financial reality without judgment, and with signifies the togetherness and support you’ll find as you navigate your monetary path. Whether you’re approaching a new decade of life, redefining love, or reevaluating priorities, RAW Money offers guidance, wisdom, and a transformative perspective on your finances that’s in harmony with every stage of your life journey.

Our Approach

Welcome to RAW Money, where the journey toward financial wellbeing starts not just with numbers, but with a fundamental shift in perspective. At the heart of our practice lies a unique fusion of therapeutic finance, financial psychotherapy, and personal finance coaching, all designed to align your financial path with personal fulfillment.

Explore your

relationship with money.

Clarify your

goals & aspirations

Organise your money

– Get on with living

FLOW with your

whole being

The Power of Radical Acceptance

“Radical Acceptance With” is more than a concept; it’s a philosophy that encourages an embrace of one’s financial state with honesty and audacity.

Radical:

This is about embracing change and reform, approaching your finances with a progressive mindset that’s ready for transformation and, yes, even a bit of fun. Being radical means shaking off the old, unnecessary constraints and being open to fresh, dynamic ways of thinking and acting.
Acceptance:

It is the art of receiving the present moment and your current reality without resistance. It’s about surrendering the fight with what is, to make room for growth. Acceptance in finance means acknowledging your situation without judgment, allowing you to shift from a stance of denial to one of empowerment.
With:

This word is pivotal—it implies companionship and togetherness. In terms of finances, it means you’re not dealing with money in isolation; there’s help, support, and a sense of going with the flow instead of against it.

I think money is energy. For me, it’s about where I direct my energy – how I spend my energy, how I save my energy, how I give my energy, and how I receive energy.

Margie Stewart

Financial Therapist & Certified Financial Planner

Meet Margie Stewart, the insightful founder of RAW Money—a practice where financial wellbeing transcends traditional planning and taps into the rich tapestry of emotional experience. Margie’s distinguished journey weaves together over 20 years of financial expertise with an intimate knowledge of the human condition gained as a qualified psychotherapist.At RAW Money, the worlds of finance and feeling converge, creating a space where financial psychotherapy is deeply understood and practiced with intention. Whether navigating the turbulent waters of a relationship breakdown or the nuanced process of ageing, Margie champions the philosophy that to truly understand your finances is to understand the self.

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Kind Words

"Working with Margie has organised not only my finances but also my outlook on life. I've learned to be kinder and more compassionate with myself, which has surprisingly led to better financial decisions."

John (80)

"Margie's guidance has been a beacon of clarity. My relationship with money is now infused with understanding and a gentleness I never thought possible."

Mary (45)

"Since collaborating with Margie, I've become more informed and mindful about where my money goes. Her compassionate approach has taught me the true value of financial well-being."

Claudia (53)

"Margie's financial coaching transcends numbers; it's about nurturing a healthier, more empathetic relationship with money. My interactions with others have grown more generous and understanding thanks to her."

Luca (28)

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