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Early retirement. It’s the holy grail of personal finance, isn’t it? Entire communities have sprung up around the idea, fuelled by promises of cocktails by the beach, no money worries, and the ultimate dream: the freedom to choose how to live your life. It’s alluring, I’ll admit. But it…
At the start of each year, I conduct my money housekeeping exercises, confronting reality even when it is daunting. One may be reluctant to face what is uncovered. Today, my friends is the day to reflect on 2024 and see how we did. I will follow the “Essential Money…
I feel ashamed to remind you to give to food banks because I regard them as the most severe indictment on the state of our society. There are no two ways about it. And before you send me to Hades for shaming users of food banks, let me clarify…
We trust banks to keep our money safe and look after basic stuff. Like closing our loan account when debt is paid off. Transferring money when we purchase stuff and crediting our accounts when money goes in. We trust banks not because we know what they do and how…
Here you will find 12 solid ideas about what to do when you have no money. You may think that some of them are impossible to achieve. Keep an open mind and persist. Overcoming having no money will not happen overnight. Ever found yourself looking into a fridge that…
“There is no surviving high inflation” – you seethe. You’re staring at the price of bread and milk, and a wave of desperation engulfs you. Only yesterday, a loaf of bread didn’t cost an arm and a leg, right? It’s as if the prices are on a wild roller…
Thinking about relocating to Australia? Here is a UK vs Australia cost of living comparison so you don’t jump into anything blindfolded. Australia is a favoured relocation destination for Brits. After all, there are many ties between the UK and Australia, culturally, socially, on the sporting pitch and even family….
You need a new vacuum cleaner, and your choice is down to Dyson vs Henry! You feel overwhelmed and can’t decide which one to buy. On the one hand, you like the quirky Henry and its reliability. On the other, you recognise that Dyson is a known brand for…
Let’s talk about an overlooked but important topic: women and money. You are a strong, educated, and independent woman, I know. Still, as a woman, you struggle with unique challenges regarding wealth building, long-term financial planning and management. We all do irrespective of education and background. Times have changed and…
Today, I’d like to discuss whether it is time to leave your job. No, this is not a theme emerging, but my interest has been aroused. I find everything around changing jobs, occupations, work and status very interesting at the moment. No wonder, then, that when I spotted an…
Wealth building is high on the list of priorities for us at The Money Principle. We believe in personal finance with a twist – we build sustainable wealth for a happier life, and take the friends of The Money Principle with us. We don’t lust after riches, Champaign-filled baths,…
Passive income is a tantalising prospect. When it comes to reality and making real cash, things can resemble a wild goose chase rather than a ‘forever’ nirvana. There is a lot of talk in the media about passive income. It is presented as the panacea that will allow us…