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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
Mar 213 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
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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.
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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.
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Jul 30, 20243 min read
Bitcoin Halving Next Month!
In April 2024 Bitcoin halving is happening. What does it mean and how excited should you get?
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Mar 14, 20242 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.
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Dec 29, 20233 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!
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
Robo Investing Fail
My experience with Wealthify robo-investing and why I won't be rushing back.
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Oct 19, 20232 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
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Jul 5, 20233 min read
Top 5 Side Hustle Ideas 2023
My top 5 side hustle options for 2023
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Jun 6, 20234 min read
Top 5 Tips for Dividend Investing
Top 5 Tips for Dividend Investing:
1/ A good financial base
2/ Do your research
3/ Be patient
4/ Don't be distracted
5/ Be realistic
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
FTX: The Ponzi Warning of Crypto
So full disclosure that title makes no sense and is a little bit of clickbait to get people rattled. If you are rattled, calm down and...
The FIRE Adventurer
Dec 22, 20223 min read
Contrepreneur - my favourite new show!
Mike Winnet and his Contrepreneur videos are a breath of fresh air calling out the conmen of the internet.
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Sep 26, 20222 min read
Travel Hacking For Beginners Part 2
Travel Hacking Part 2 where we look at more credit card options and some strategy on how to apply it.
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Sep 9, 20224 min read
How To Increase Your Income
On one of my earlier posts I mentioned that one of the ways you can bring your FI date closer is by earning a higher income, or bringing...
The FIRE Adventurer
Jul 31, 20226 min read
My Crypto Reluctance
My reluctance with cryptocurrency and why I won't be joining the band wagon.
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Jul 25, 20223 min read
How I received an £870 Tax Rebate
Find out how I got an £870 tax rebate from HMRC!
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Jul 18, 20224 min read
Make The Effort for FREE Money
Why taking advantage of FREE money offers makes sense.
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Jul 10, 20222 min read
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