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 […]
How to build a financial safety net in five concrete steps
I often read the same question: how should I save? Where should I invest? Should I quit my job and launch this super cool business? All of those are valid questions but they often lack context. The advice will not be the same whether you have saved £10,000 or £100,000. The advice might also be […]
Pension contributions in the United Kingdom: a crash course
The United Kingdom posted the biggest July government surplus in 18 years, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics. Given the withdrawal of tax incentives for buy-to-let investors and significant income taxes, it is no wonder that the government’s coffers are in better shape. Yet, don’t bet on any significant tax breaks […]