Hi! I’m Chell

The mind behind Sorry, I Don’t Speak Finance. I am a financial writer and I’m here to break down money topics so regular humans don’t have to pretend they understand things like APR at brunch.

To be clear, I’m not a finance nerd, I’m not trying to be a finance influencer, and I definitely don’t live for spreadsheets. I don’t even like finance — or numbers. But what I do love is the challenge of unpacking complex topics — like finance, yes — because let’s face it, the world is confusing enough.

Over the years, I’ve written about the stuff most people avoid on purpose — tax, accounting, investment — the dry, dense, and often daunting side of money. I’ve spent plenty of time elbow-deep in the fine print, and now I’m here to share what I’ve learned — so you can spend less time decoding the language and more time thinking about what to watch next on Netflix.

This blog is my mildly chaotic attempt to explain money in a way that doesn’t involve confusing jargon or sleep-inducing theories. You won’t find any “get rich quick” schemes here — just honest, practical advice that helps you get by without going insane.

The goal is to help you manage your money—and maybe your life—so you’re not panicking about how you’re going to afford pizza this week or your overpriced daily latte.

Let’s navigate this money thing together — simply, calmly, and with a sense of humor.

Let’s go!