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Financial Independence Blog
Keep up-to-date with all the news and ideas on how I am progressing on my journey to Financial Independence. Learn about me and what I am doing to make it possible to retire early.
I discuss side hustle ideas, how to invest, review finance books and all the things that will help you bring your point of Financial Independence Retire Early even sooner.
Stock Market Crashing
The stock markets are crashing, and my prediction of a boom couldn't have been more wrong. Here's what you need to know.
The FIRE Adventurer
4 days ago3 min read
Household Bills are Rising - Here is your Plan
Household bills are due to rise in April. Find out exactly what is changing so that you can prepare and get a strategy in place.
The FIRE Adventurer
Mar 32 min read
Why all the Interest on Interest Rates?
The Bank of England recently reduced the interest rates - good for mortgages, but what about everything else?
The FIRE Adventurer
Feb 133 min read
Understanding Financial Market Changes Since President Trump’s Re-Election.
How has the re-election of President Trump effected the financial markets? And how will it change my strategy?
The FIRE Adventurer
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Take Control Of Your Own Autumn Budget
What the recent Autumn Budget taught me about my own Finances
The FIRE Adventurer
Oct 31, 20243 min read
My Experience with First Direct
My First Direct Regular Saving account has recently matured - have a read to how I found it.
The FIRE Adventurer
Sep 27, 20243 min read
An Underwhelming Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin halving occurred earlier this year, but the impact wasn't as positive as many had expected. Let's check it out and see why.
The FIRE Adventurer
Jul 30, 20243 min read
Working From Home Review
Has working from home been a win? I have saved time, money and reduced stress - so probably yes!
The FIRE Adventurer
Jun 29, 20243 min read
Bitcoin Halving Next Month!
In April 2024 Bitcoin halving is happening. What does it mean and how excited should you get?
The FIRE Adventurer
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Robo Investing Wealthify: Part 2
After 1 year on the robo-investing platform Wealthify, what did I learn?
The FIRE Adventurer
Mar 4, 20243 min read
How to get a Business Class flight for £1!
Want to book cheap Business Class Flights with top airlines? Find out how I flew from London to Cyprus for £1.
The FIRE Adventurer
Feb 26, 20245 min read
My New Job - I am now fully Remote Working From Home
I got a new job where I am working from home now fully remote. What are the pros and cons?
The FIRE Adventurer
Feb 14, 20243 min read
A 10 Steps Blueprint for New Year Wealth Building
A 10 steps blueprint for New Year Wealth Building. Follow these steps to make 2024 the best financial year yet.
The FIRE Adventurer
Dec 29, 20233 min read
The Rise and Fall of EverUp
The rise and fall of EverUp. A review into the savings platform that became a gift card store.
The FIRE Adventurer
Dec 12, 20234 min read
FREE Money with a Bank Switch
The bank switch offers give you FREE cash for them doing the work - don't miss out!
The FIRE Adventurer
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Robo Investing Fail
My experience with Wealthify robo-investing and why I won't be rushing back.
The FIRE Adventurer
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Nielsen Shopping Panel- The Best and Worst Bits
My experience with the Nielsen IQ shopping panel - get cash for your weekly shops!
The FIRE Adventurer
Oct 6, 20233 min read
What is your REAL Hourly Rate?
I bet you know your salary. You may also know what your gross hourly rate is, so the rate you get paid before tax. But do you know what your
The FIRE Adventurer
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Top 5 Side Hustle Ideas 2023
My top 5 side hustle options for 2023
The FIRE Adventurer
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Where is the best place to hold your Emergency Fund - Premium Bonds?
Should I still be using Premium Bonds for my Emergency Fund?
The FIRE Adventurer
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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