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Financial Independence POSTS
How to make money as a 14-year-old in the UK?
Nowadays, teenagers are able to make genuine money much younger than they have in the past due to the rise of non-traditional, online ways of making money like Youtube and other social...
Can you lose money in an index fund?
Index funds are a popular starting point for those beginning to invest their money in the stock market but there are a lot of misconceptions about what an index fund is and the risks of...
Personal Finance POSTS
How much should I spend on takeaways each month?
Food costs, including takeaways, do take a significant portion of your income, but the irresistible urge for convenience meals can sometimes go overboard, and these costs can spiral out of...
Should I sell my investments for a house deposit?
Getting together the funds for a house deposit is difficult, particularly with the huge increase in house prices over the previous few decades. One option people turn to is selling their...
Career & Employment posts
Is a Joint Honours Degree at University Worth It?
As if deciding on a University degree topic wasn't difficult enough, learning that it's possible to do a joint honours degree adds another layer of complexity. A joint-honours degree is a...
Does a career in private equity pay well in the UK?
Navigating the private equity industry, and a career therein can be a tall task with many questions, such as the pay scale and growth potential. Private equity also offers a selection of...
Life Skills posts
How Much Should You Spend on Your Bed and Mattress?
If you’re searching for a new mattress and a bed frame, you’ll come across many options. As such, it is normal to be conflicted when choosing the right option for yourself based on your...
How Many Properties Should I View Before Making an Offer?
Viewing properties is a crucial part of one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. With so much competition it can be easy to feel pressured into making a decision or rushing the...
Tech skills posts
Topia – the latest app for financial independence in the UK
In today's post, I've managed to secure some of the time of Topia founder and CEO; Logan Leckie who I have interviewed to find out what the new Topia app is all about and what it can offer...
How to start and make money from a personal finance blog in 6 months
I have been setting up this personal finance blog, The Progression Playbook, for about two months now so I thought it's about time to report back on the process so far, what I have learnt...
Reviews & Recommendations
Book review and summary of ‘The Chimp Paradox’ by Steve Peters
The Chimp Paradox is, without doubt, one of my favourite non-fiction books. I can say with confidence that ever since reading this book for the first time during University, I have used...
Why you should make Monzo your main bank to simplify your finances
Making Monzo your main bank account is becoming increasingly popular with its suite of fancy features and its ability to let you receive your monthly salary a day earlier. Since making...
