Pay Yourself First is perhaps the most effective strategy to build wealth. Your future self will thank you if you adopt reverse budgeting.
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Rainy days and money emergencies
Having money set aside for a rainy day is very appealing, but don’t confuse that with planning for unexpected money emergencies. A basic principle of good financial planning is to keep at least 3 to 6 months’ of expenditure as an emergency fund. Most people in the UK have not yet managed to save thisContinue reading “Rainy days and money emergencies”
3 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
What does financial freedom mean to you? Most people have a vague notion of wanting to get there, but it’s tricky to define. It can mean different things to different people. Generally, it’s about having financial choices in life. Invariably, it requires the accumulation of wealth and for that to happen, your need to placeContinue reading “3 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom”
Why people retire poor: Parkinson’s Law
Most people retire poor, or at least they don’t fulfil their dreams. That seems to be the consensus of statisticians and academic studies. In the UK, nearly 2 million pensioners are defined as being in poverty, according to Age UK. That means living on less than 60% of the UK’s average income. Many more don’tContinue reading “Why people retire poor: Parkinson’s Law”