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State Pension Age Is Rising: What It Means for Your Retirement
The UK state pension age is increasing to 67 and eventually 68. Here is what that means for when you can retire and how much you will receive.
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State Pension Age Is Rising: What It Means for Your Retirement
The UK state pension age is increasing to 67 and eventually 68. Here is what that means for when you can retire and how much you will receive.
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How Much Should You Put Into Your Pension?
The minimum is 8%. The average is 12%. Neither is enough to retire comfortably. Here is how much you actually need and how to get there.
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What Is Your FIRE Number? How to Calculate Financial Independence
Your FIRE number is how much you need to never work again. Here is how to calculate it, what assumptions to use, and a realistic UK example.
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Should You Consolidate Your Old Pensions?
Most people have 2-3 pension pots from old jobs. Consolidating them can save fees and simplify your life. But not always.
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Workplace Pension: Are You Saving Enough?
Your workplace pension might be your biggest investment. Here is how it works, what your employer contributes, and whether you are putting in enough.
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Pension Drawdown vs Annuity: Which Should You Choose?
When you retire, you need to decide what to do with your pension pot. Drawdown gives flexibility. Annuity gives certainty. Here is how to choose.
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How to Retire at 50 in the UK: A Practical Guide
Want to retire at 50? Here is exactly how much you need, where to keep it, and how to bridge the gap until your pension kicks in.
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How To Retire In 10 Years Or Less: Starting From Nothing
Many people feel they're falling behind when it comes to affording their retirement, and the truth is, most are. But here's the crucial caveat: it's never too
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Why You'll Never Be Able To Retire
But, you’ll probably never be able to retire. And that might sound sensationalist or a clickbait title. I promise it's not.
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The Truth About Early Retirement
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 of saving, investing and growing my
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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? You've
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5 Myths About FIRE And Early Retirement
There are many myths about FIRE and early retirement thrown about as facts everyday. In this article I objectively look at the most commons myths I hear.
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5 Reasons To Retire As Soon As You Can
There are many reasons to retire as soon as you can and this article we look at the top 5 that we hear from early retirees time and time again.
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What Is Coast Fire?
Today we are going to delve into the concept of "Coast FIRE", the second stage on the path towards Financial Independence. If you want to start at the
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How Much Do I Need To Retire? Bin The 4% Rule
How much do I need to retire is one of the most common searches for retirement. It’s a huge question and the short answer will always be “it depends”. There
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What No One Tells You About Early Retirement
Early retirement can be one of the most rewarding times of your life. But, if you don't prepare for it, it can also be the most challenging.
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How To Retire By 40 (How I Did It Starting At £0)
I was able to retire by 40 by following the principles of the Financial Independence Retire Early movement & by increasing my income through self-employment.
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The 6 Types Of Financial Independence Retire Early
Depending on who you ask there are many types of financial independence. In this article I outline the most common types of Financial Independence you can strive to achieve.
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Listen To Me On "The Money Gains Podcast"
A few weeks back I was invited onto the newly launched "The Money Gains Podcast" hosted by Sammie Ellard-King. Sammie was one of the very first people to
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Is Starting A Pension At 50 Worth It?
It's never too late to start a pension and even a small pension is better than nothing. But starting a pension at 50 brings with it a unique set of questions,
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I Am Now Officially Retired Early
Over a decade in the making, I am now officially retired at the age of 40.
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You Have Arrived!
What is arrival fallacy and why is this something I should be concerened with
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Guest Post: Mile High Finance Guy
I was recently invited to write a little bit about my background and history in business for the Mile High Finance Guy site. Olaf was one of the first
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Is Now A Good Time To Retire?
You've saved all your life, putting money aside for your later years. The time has come to consider leaving the workforce, it is it a good time to retire?
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13 Things To Do Before You Retire Early
13 Things To Do Before You Retire Early is a self-centred article I've written to remind myself of all the things I must consider before retiring early.
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The Ultimate Guide To Personal Finance Planning
Personal finance planning shouldn't be scary or complicated. In this article we present common personal finance topics in our ultimate guide!
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What Do I Do With My P45 When I Retire Early?
Everything you need to know about your P45 when you retire early. What it means, who to give it to, tax implications, and what happens if you go back to work.
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What Is Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE)?
Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement dedicated to amassing incoming generating assets to cover your expenses, making work optional.
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When Can I Retire? Is There A Perfect Retirement Age?
One of the most common questions I'm asked by those on their financial independence journey is "When can I retire?". In this article we explore this in great depth.
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How To Retire Early In Your 40s
Being able to retire early in your 40s or 50s is entirely possible. Follow our guide and set your future self up for success.