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Financial Independence POSTS
Is 10% a good return on investment?
10% may seem like a small percentage, but many investors will tell you that this is a very good investment return, with many professional investors failing to meet this benchmark with any...
Should my salary go up with inflation?
If you are having difficulty managing your finances during a period of inflation despite having a steady income, you are most likely being underpaid. Since inflation has become a global...
Personal Finance POSTS
How much should I spend on holidays per year?
There’s no doubt that holidays are one of life’s greatest joys. But creating memories doesn't come without a cost, so how much should you really be spending on those annual trips? When it...
How much money do you save by not drinking alcohol?
In an era of rising prices and stagnant income, you might be searching for ways to cut down your expenses. Alcohol spending can consume a significant portion of your budget, prompting some...
Career & Employment posts
Is Accounting boring?
Looking to pursue a profession in accounting but worried about it being boring? To an outsider, the idea of crunching numbers all day long can be rather monotonous; however, there is more...
What is the difference between accounting and accountancy?
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the terms "accounting" and "accountancy." Some people use them interchangeably, while others think they are two completely different processes....
Life Skills posts
How much tax do footballers pay in the UK?
The lavish lifestyles led by some of our wealthiest sports stars make their incomes an interesting topic to discuss. Many footballers have to contend with hefty taxes on their incomes, but...
How much should you spend on clothes each month?
Between finding the right clothes for you and your lifestyle, and deciding how much of your money should actually go towards clothing purchases each month, it’s no wonder so many people...
Tech skills posts
Should I include Microsoft Excel on my CV?
For almost every office-based job, you're going to need to know how to use Excel (or the google equivalent - 'sheets'). If you work in Finance or Accounting like me, chances are you'll be...
Will Auditors Be Replaced by Robots? Here are the Facts
An audit is a difficult thing to manage as a client and a tricky thing to get right as an audit professional. It is an all-inclusive responsibility that involves calculation, verification,...
Reviews & Recommendations
Koody – Where Experts Answer Your Personal Finance Questions!
In today’s post, I’ve managed to secure some of the time of Koody founder and CEO; Halimah Omogiafo, who I have interviewed to find out what the Koody personal finance website is all about...
Book review and summary of ‘Reset’ by David Sawyer
Reset by David Sawyer is the best book in the UK financial independence genre by default. Whilst there are numerous great books on this topic in the US, the UK offerings on this subject...
