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2014 New Year Resolutions – November update of 2014 goals

2014 New Year Resolutions – Update on my 2014 goals At the start of November, I posted my 2014 New Year Resolutions. It probably reflects my personality (I may be a little impatient at times), but I couldn’t wait to get started. I recorded my 2014 New Year Resolutions (personal and financial goals) early and… Read more

Am I saving enough for my pension? Part II – How to invest

Where should I put my retirement savings? Inspired by a question in the moneystepper Facebook group, this article follows on from a previous article discussing pensions and how much to save into your pension whilst you are working. After reading that article, I know that everyone has spoken to their employer and asked to maximize… Read more

Am I saving enough for my pension? Part I – Pension calculator

Am I saving enough in my pension for a comfortable retirement?   Oh, pensions – BORING!! Not anymore. Didn’t you get the memo: pensions are the new black. Well, maybe not. But, they are incredibly important, whatever your age. Am I saving enough for my pension? Chances are, probably not. If you haven’t already, then… Read more

How to Become a Millionaire in 20 Years

How to become a millionaire in 20 years: its no get rich quick scheme, but here’s how the “Average Joe” can become a millionaire in 20 years in 3 easy steps

Housing bubble in the UK – part III: regional variation

Housing bubble in the UK – part III Following on from part I and part II on the UK housing bubble series. Many people responded to the North vs London analysis by asking “What about the Midlands?” or “London isn’t the South”. All good points. Therefore, dear readers, you will find a neat little info-graphic below…. Read more

Housing bubble in the UK: part II – mortgage to income ratio

Housing bubble in the UK – part II Earlier in the week, we looked at whether we may currently be in a housing bubble. The conclusion was that, in London, perhaps the 2007 bubble never burst, and that Londoners should be wary of further house price increases. In the North, however, house prices relative to… Read more

How to deal with the fear of rejection

How to deal with the fear of rejection Rejection can be really tough to take. How many times do you hear it? “I really want to ask that guy/girl out, but I’m scared I might get rejected.” “I want to start my own business, but I’m scared people won’t like it” “I don’t want to… Read more

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