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 […]
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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 […]