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 […]
A guide to claiming compensation with Govia ThamesLink Railway
Like many people, my partner and I hop on a train to go to work. Sadly, that train is ThamesLink, which is run by Govia ThamesLink Railway (GTR). The service is not cheap. A monthly pass from Croydon to London terminals will set you back £169.40. If you commute from Gatwick, it will cost you […]
How to make a lot of money during the next recession
The S&P 500 recently hit fresh highs, which also coincided with the longest bull run ever. The S&P 500 is an American stock market index based on the market capitalization of the 500 largest companies having stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq. The index is a useful snapshot of the […]