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How to pass the ICAEW ACA Law exam
The ACA Law exam is a unique exam within the ACA syllabus because unlike other...
How to pass the ICAEW ACA Principles of Taxation exam
The ACA Principles of Taxation exam will be most ACA candidates first foray into the...
How to pass the ICAEW ACA Business, Technology and Finance exam
The ACA Business, Technology and Finance exam is one of the nicer exams within the...
How to pass the ICAEW ACA Management Information exam
The ACA Management Information exam had a pass rate of 84.0% in the most recent sitting....
How to pass the ICAEW ACA Assurance exam
The ACA Assurance exam tends to be one of the first exam's candidates will sit alongside...
How to pass the ICAEW ACA Accounting exam
The ACA Accounting exam is often the first exam ACA candidates will face and the...
Can UK Businesses Refuse to Accept Cash?
We’ve come to a time when the saying, “cash is king,” might be a bit outdated. People...
Should You Hire a Financial Advisor in the UK?
You’re thinking of buying something or investing your hard-earned money, but you’re not...
Reader Case Study – Becoming Financially Confident
In today's post, I change gears from the usual informational style article you will see...
Rainy day savings: how to save money for an unexpected bill
Dealing with an unexpected bill is something each of us will have to manage from time to...
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...
Are Savings Accounts Worth It In The UK?
A commonly held debate is whether it is worth opening and using a savings account if you...
Should You Keep Bank Statements for Your UK Business?
Keeping up with government guidelines is highly advisable, whether you are operating...
How to Pay Yourself Dividends in the UK
As a business owner, knowing how to pay yourself is just one of the many things you have...
Is Investing in Individual Stocks a Good Idea?
The world of stocks can be daunting if you don’t have much experience in this arena....
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;...
CFA Level 1 – how long you need to study for in order to pass
Starting on the CFA Level 1 is an excellent (and necessary) step towards a career in the...
How to make £1,000 per month selling clothes on Depop
Using the Depop app is one of the easiest and most effective ways of earning a side...
How To Start A Drop Servicing Business In The UK
A drop servicing business is an online venture which can provide an invaluable extra...
Book review and summary of ‘Reset’ by David Sawyer
Reset by David Sawyer is the best book in the UK financial independence genre by...
ACA, ACCA and CIMA – what’s the difference?
ACA, ACCA or CIMA? That's the choice many pursuing a career in accounting will have to...
University degree: pointless or an essential step in your career?
Deciding whether to pursue a university degree is a hugely important decision which will...
Big 4 audit – salary and travel information
A Big 4 audit graduate scheme is a common route for university graduates looking to move...
Should I keep investing during a recession? Yes – here are 5 reasons why
Investing during a recession may seem counter-intuitive especially as here in the UK,...
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...
The difference between accumulation and income funds (ACC vs INC)
The difference between accumulation and income funds is one problem new investors can...
The 10 commandments of The Progression Playbook website
Today I share the 10 commandments of The Progression Playbook website but first, a...
How to save money during your 20’s without sacrificing your life
This post is about how to save money during your 20's without sacrificing your life....
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...
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...
The top 5 best UK investing platforms for passive index fund investing
Choosing between investing platforms is one of the first big steps when it comes to...
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)...
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...
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...
7 tips for preparing your UK Company accounts by yourself for free
Preparing UK Company accounts is likely to be a time-consuming, difficult annual process...
Things 3: 7 features that make this productivity app worth paying for
Things 3, developed by Cultured Code, is one of the premium productivity applications...
Learn DEAD CLIC to quickly master double entry Accounting
Learning double entry Accounting using the DEAD CLIC acronym is one of the cornerstones...
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...
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...
Start investing £100 a month to secure your financial future
Investing £100 a month may sound way too much or far too little depending on your...
Is it worth doing the CFA after CA / ACCA / ACA / CPA qualifications?
To decide whether to do the CFA after CA (or the CFA after ACA or the CFA after CPA)...
How to achieve the surprising benefits of reading for 15 minutes a day
Since January 2020, I have read (or listened to an audiobook) for at least 15 minutes a...
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...
Dashlane password manager: Is the premium version worth the money?
Since downloading the Dashlane password manager, I have optimised and simplified my...
How hard are the 15 ACA qualification exams? Exams ranked by difficulty
As an ACA qualified Accountant, whenever I speak with friends about the qualification,...
Private school: A waste of money or the 1st step to success?
Choosing whether or not to send your children to a private school and pay the high...
The Remarkable 4% Rule: What is it and How to Use it
Have you ever wondered 'How much money do I actually need to save to become financially...
The Progression Playbook: The 1st Page
Welcome to the first page of The Progression Playbook – a personal finance blog that...
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