Live Well
Don’t take life too seriously, no one gets out alive! Here we cover the other side of financial independence. Lifestyle, health, travel, sport and luxury purchases.
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Is this pension propaganda?
It’s a big week for retirement chat and this morning the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) announced updates in their research as to what
Will The Retirement Age in the UK Increase?
Research announced this week stated that the retirement age for middle-aged workers which is anyone born after April 1970 may have to rise until age
Why you’ll never be able to retire
We’ve been sold a dream that in our golden years we’ll be roaming around Tenerife drinking pina coladas, playing bingo and generally enjoying the spoils
The Truth About Early Retirement – 1 Year In
On the 30th of November last year, I left the working world behind and started a new phase of my life. It took 13 years
Who is the Cheapest Electricity Supplier in NI?
You’ve probably seen the headlines this week about electricity prices coming down and I’ll agree that’s a good thing for all of us. But have
Payday Routine
For most people Friday is payday. You might be going out for drinks or finally checking out that Asos cart that’s been sitting ready since
Why savings rate matters most if you want to retire early?
Putting money away for your future often feels like deprivation. Most of us want to enjoy our hard-earned money right this second. Why shouldn’t you?
Budgeting For Your First Child
How would someone best approach budgeting for a new child or their first child? Is there anything in terms of savings in advance before the
Types of Savings Accounts In The UK: A Comprehensive Guide
As someone looking to build wealth, setting a household budget is the first step to making headroom between your income and your salary. When we
Live your best life
Enjoying the journey towards financial independence is equally important to the goal. In our Live Well articles, we aim to provide a broad spectrum of topics that will help you live a more fulfilling life in body and mind. We’ll also write about the lesser covered topic of spending. Focusing on frugality doesn’t mean being cheap, but rather spending on those things that are important to you. Want a ski trip to the Alps? A luxury watch? If it fits your budget, go for it!
For many financial independence provides an opportunity to refocus on the areas you’ve neglected over the past years and decades. Health and fitness will be a huge focus