In today's post, I change gears from the usual informational style article you will see on this website to take on The Progression Playbook's first-ever reader case study. I've been excited to take on a real-life scenario for a while now and get a chance to apply...
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 and what it can offer potential users. Koody is a personal finance website...
Other Resources
The Progression Playbook Recommends: Other Resources #1 - UK Accounting For all of you with small businesses (online or physical) at some point, you are likely to need assistance with both accountancy and tax. The benefits a competent Accountant can provide to a small...
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 are seriously lacking. For any UK citizen new to financial independence or...
Big 4 audit – salary and travel information
A Big 4 audit graduate scheme is a common route for university graduates looking to move into a career in Accounting and Finance and earn a highly coveted qualification in the process. Turning back the clock to when I was applying for these positions, I can remember...
How to become financially independent in 10 years: A complete guide
Becoming financially independent in 10 years is a difficult but exciting goal for many people. 10 years of consistent work towards this goal could allow you to be financially free for the rest of your life insofar as you could work or otherwise spend your time as you...
Is it worth retiring early? 5 pro’s and con’s of early retirement
Retiring early is one half of the 'Financial Independence, Retire Early' (FIRE) equation. Usually, on this website, I refer to financial independence as the ultimate goal as it avoids the R-word which can be controversial. Have you ever met someone who was retired...
Start investing into an ISA in the UK with Vanguard: A how to guide
Using the Vanguard UK investor platform is a cheap, no-frills method of starting to invest your money. If you're looking to start investing, read this post and not only will you learn all of the essential knowledge when it comes to passive index investing, I'll also...
Should I invest in a Lifetime ISA (LISA) instead of a normal ISA ?
A lifetime ISA is in many cases an interesting shortcut to building wealth, regardless of whether your goal is to save for a first home or for retirement. We'll get into the details of what a lifetime ISA (LISA) actually is throughout this post but what's important to...
Hourly salary calculator UK: How to work it out and what it means
Making use of the hourly salary calculator laid out below can be a significant moment in understanding your personal financial situation. Once you know how much your time is worth to your employer by the hour, you have the information you need to make all of the...