You wake up one day and you realise you have done it. You have achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). The Holy Grail. Life is certainly going to be different from now on. But What Next? I achieved FIRE aged 55. Pretty old by today’s standards, but as no-one had ever told me about FIRE… Continue reading FIRE – You’re Financially Independent – What next?
Category: Money
Making the most of your money. It might be money saving tips, investment information, pension information or just a discussion of a current money issue.
April 2017 – End of Year Finances
The end of the financial year in the UK was on 5 April 2017. For me, this is the time to take a look at my year end finances and review how my investments performed. It is also a time to sit down and start getting the paperwork ready for the UK taxman….. DISCLAIMER : I am… Continue reading April 2017 – End of Year Finances
Inspiration From My Morning Walk
Today I got a lot of inspiration from my morning walk. We often walk around Mortonhall / Braid Hills / Pentland Hills. There are no roads, and it is lovely countryside. We can also choose a variety of walks depending on how energetic we feel. It was a bit cool, but clear, and I confess… Continue reading Inspiration From My Morning Walk
Tips on how to Make the Most of Retirement
Having Fun in Retirement is the strapline to this blog, and I believe it is essential that you have fun, to really enjoy a long and happy retirement, and make the most of it. Lets face it sitting in a chair for 30 years might be a tad restricting. For me, making the most of… Continue reading Tips on how to Make the Most of Retirement
My New Enterprise
I have read so many articles about Retirement, creating additional streams of income, making the most of your time etc, that I decided it was time to create a new enterprise. Strictly speaking, it’s not a new enterprise, it’s a re-invigoration of a successful low-key Folksy shop I had in 2011-2013, then real life got in… Continue reading My New Enterprise
Save Money on Home Insurance
Save money on your Home Insurance by following up on the Automatic Renewal when it comes in. My real example was I received my Home Insurance renewal documents about 10 days ago, quoting a premium of £300.30 The documentation was very clear, if I did nothing, I didn’t need to worry, the insurance would be renewed… Continue reading Save Money on Home Insurance