For some time, I resisted publishing a blog post on whether one should have an Emergency Fund (or Emergency Savings). First, many blog posts had already touched on that topic. Second, it took me a while to figure out where I stood in this debate. Until now. The debate is usually framed in the following […]
Time is your most valuable asset
I started The English Investor so that young millennials have a place to discuss financial independence and grow their net worth. I want readers to understand that financial freedom is more easily achieved by growing your income rather than increasing your saving rate. Saving is great and absolutely necessary. Without savings, there can be no […]
Living the Silicon Valley dream in London: Venture Capital 101
Building a financial safety net should be everyone’s first priority. The safety net is what ensures that you can recover if you are ever knocked down financially. It is hard and takes time. If you completed all five steps, then congratulations. What you have achieved is truly amazing. You may still not be able to […]
Pressing the reset button
It is no secret that life can be challenging. There are weeks where everything you attempt turns into an epic failure. Morale is low and self-confidence is free-falling. For any investor, this is a toxic combination. I had a challenging week both at home and at work. Here are some snapshots of my week: […]
A guide on how to effectively use 99designs
I have been rolling out an updated visual identity for The English Investor. Building a brand is hard and takes time. Some quality content, a consistent publishing schedule and a good dose of creativity are key ingredients to run a successful blog. Similar rules also apply to run a successful business: a great product or high-quality […]
Why everyone should have a YOLO account
I love playing guitar. I also happen to love browsing guitar shops and testing the latest gear. Most of my visits are quite innocent and amount to classic window shopping. I’m quite good at resisting temptations when it comes to buying actual guitars. Guitar accessories can be a lot harder to resist because the individual […]